at will

phrase

: as one wishes : as or when it pleases or suits oneself

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Reserves are deposits that banks themselves hold at the central bank, and the Fed can create them at will with a keystroke. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The most important thing about QIH, though, is that it can be switched on and off at will. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026 The ability to switch between services at will has long been the best argument for buying an unlocked phone. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026 In 2010, in one of several related opinions written by Roberts, the Court asserted the authority of Presidential appointees to remove lower-ranking agency officials at will. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at will

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at will was in the 14th century

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“At will.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20will. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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