predetermination

Noun
  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) (synset 105974996)
    referred to in: divinity, theology - the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
    is a type of: theological doctrine - the doctrine of a religious group
    subtypes: election - the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)
    same as: foreordination, predestination, preordination
  2. A mental determination or resolve in advance;
    An antecedent intention to do something (synset 105847039)
    "he entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong"
    is a type of: conclusion, decision, determination - a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
  3. The act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place (synset 100156790)
    is a type of: determination, finding - the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

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