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)
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A mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something
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He entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong
The act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place