Definitions for: Predestination

[n] (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)
[n] previous determination as if by destiny or fate

Webster (1913) Definition: Pre*des`ti*na"tion, n. [L. praedestinatio: cf.
F. pr['e]destination.]
1. The act of predestinating.

Predestination had overruled their will. --Milton.

2. (Theol.) The purpose of Good from eternity respecting all
events; especially, the preordination of men to
everlasting happiness or misery. See Calvinism.

Synonyms: foreordination, predetermination, preordination

See Also: destiny, fate, theological doctrine

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