Predetermination
Pronunciation : Pre`de*ter`mi*na"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. pr?d?termination.]
Definition : Defn: The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand; as, the predetermination of God's will. Hammond.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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