Definitions for: Preordination

[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*or`di*na"tion, n. [Cf. F. pr['e]ordination.]
The act of foreordaining: previous determination. ``The
preordination of God.'' --Bale.

Synonyms: foreordination, predestination, predetermination

See Also: theological doctrine