(n) (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), Syn.foreordination, predetermination, preordination
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
n. [ L. praedestinatio: cf. F. prédestination. ] 1. The act of predestinating. [ 1913 Webster ]
Predestination had overruled their will. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Theol.) The purpose of Good from eternity respecting all events; especially, the preordination of men to everlasting happiness or misery. See Calvinism. [ 1913 Webster ]
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