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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.