VOLENS

(Latin) Willing. He is said to be willing who either expressly consents or tacitly makes no opposition. Calvin. Volenti non fit injuria. He who consents cannot receive an injury. Volnit, sed non dixit. He willed, but be did not say. He may have Intended so, but he did not say so. A maxim frequently used in the construction of wills, in answer to arguments based upon the supposed intention of a testator.