Thesaurus: predetermination

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1. n. The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand; as, the predetermination of God's will.
2. 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)
3. n. a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something
4. n. the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place
5. The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand; as, the predetermination of God's will. Hammond.
6. The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand;as, the predetermination of God's will. Hammond.
7. n. a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something n. the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place