(n) a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something, Example:he entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong
(n) (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), Syn. foreordination, predetermination, preordination
n. [ Cf. F. prédétermination. ] The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand; as, the predetermination of God's will. Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]