Predetermination

(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)

A mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something

Derivation

Predetermine

Examples

He entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong

The act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place