Predetermination

n.

1.

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

Noun	1.	predetermination - (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) Synonyms: foreordination, preordination, predestination
	2.	predetermination - the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place

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