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Webster 1913 Edition


Predetermination

Preˊde-terˊmi-na′tion

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
prédétermination
.]
The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand;
as, the
predetermination
of God’s will
.
Hammond.

Webster 1828 Edition


Predetermination

PREDETERMINA'TION

,
Noun.
[See Predetermine.]
1.
Previous determination; purpose formed beforehand; as the predetermination of God's will.
2.
Premotion; that concurrence of God which determines men in their actions.

Definition 2024


predetermination

predetermination

English

Noun

predetermination (plural predeterminations)

  1. The act of determining beforehand.
  2. Something that has been decided in advance.

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