Jan 24, 2008 10:09
nolens volens \NO-lenz-VO-lenz\:
Whether unwilling or willing.
Nolens volens is from the Latin, from nolle, "to be unwilling" + velle, "to wish, to be willing."
Example
Since starring in "House, M.D.", Hugh Laurie has acquired great popularity in the States, nolens volens.