predestination — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The doctrine that everything has been foreordained by God or by fate.

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2. The doctrine that certain people have been elected for salvation, and sometimes also that others are destined for reprobation.

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3. Destiny or fate.

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   Synonyms

   doomfortune

Noun

1. previous determination as if by destiny or fate

   Broader terms

   destinyfate

2. (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)

   Synonyms

   foreordinationpreordinationpredetermination

   Broader terms

   theological doctrine