What is "at pleasure"

Pleasure \Pleas"ure\, n. [F. plaisir, originally an infinitive. See Please.]

1. The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions; the excitement, relish, or happiness produced by the expectation or the enjoyment of something good, delightful, or satisfying; -- opposed to pain, sorrow, etc.

   At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
   --Ps. xvi. 11.

2. Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc. ``Not sunk in carnal pleasure.''
   --Milton.

   He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man.
   --Prov. xxi. 17.

   Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.
   --2 Tim. iii. 4.

3. What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose. ``He will do his pleasure on Babylon.''
   --Isa. xlviii. 1

4. Use your pleasure; if your love do not presuade you to come, let not my letter.
   --Shak.

   4. That which pleases; a favor; a gratification.
   --Shak.

   Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure
   --Acts xxv. 9.

   At pleasure, by arbitrary will or choice.
   --Dryden.

   To take pleasure in, to have enjoyment in.
   --Ps. cxlvii. 11.

   Note: Pleasure is used adjectively, or in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, pleasure boat, pleasure ground; pleasure house, etc.

   Syn: Enjoyment; gratification; satisfaction; comfort; solace; joy; gladness; delight; will; choice; preference; purpose; command; favor; kindness.

prep.phr. By arbitrary will or choice.