| velleity | (n) a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain |
| velleity | (n) volition in its weakest form |
| Velleity | n. [ F. velléité (cf. It. velleità), fr. L. velle to will, to be willing. ] The lowest degree of desire; imperfect or incomplete volition. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ] |