'Predetermination' definitions:

Definition of 'predetermination'

(from WordNet)
noun
(theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind) [syn: predestination, foreordination, preordination, predetermination]
noun
A mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something; "he entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong"
noun
The act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place

Definition of 'Predetermination'

From: GCIDE
  • Predetermination \Pre`de*ter`mi*na"tion\, n. [Cf. F. pr['e]d['e]termination.] The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand; as, the predetermination of God's will. --Hammond. [1913 Webster]

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