'Velleity' definitions:

Definition of 'velleity'

(from WordNet)
noun
A mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain
noun
Volition in its weakest form

Definition of 'Velleity'

From: GCIDE
  • Velleity \Vel*le"i*ty\, n. [F. vell['e]it['e] (cf. It. velleit[`a]), fr. L. velle to will, to be willing.] The lowest degree of desire; imperfect or incomplete volition. --Locke. [1913 Webster]