predetermination

noun (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) (noun.cognition)

   Sinonim: foreordination, predestination, preordination

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2. a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something (noun.cognition)

   He entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong

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3. the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place (noun.act)

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4. The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand; as, the predetermination of God's will. (noun)

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