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English to English noun
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(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) |  | source: wordnet30
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a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something | | Example: he entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong
source: wordnet30
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the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place | | source: wordnet30
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The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand; as, the predetermination of God's will. | | source: webster1913
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