Found 2 items, similar to predetermination.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: predetermination predetermination n 1: (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] 2: the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place
English → English (gcide) Definition: Predetermination 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]