Predetermination (Noun)
Meaning 1
A mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something; "he entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
(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).
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
The act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.