Definitions for: Predetermination


[n] the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place
[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)



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: foreordination, predestination, preordination

See Also: determination, finding, theological doctrine

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