Predetermination

[,pridɪ,tɝmə'neʃən]

Definition

(noun.) the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place.

(noun.) a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something; 'he entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong'.

Edited by Barbie--From WordNet

Definition

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

Typist: Sophie

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Predestination.

Checker: Truman