(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. [ L. praedestinatio: cf. F. prédestination. ] 1. The act of predestinating. [ 1913 Webster ]
Predestination had overruled their will. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Theol.) The purpose of Good from eternity respecting all events; especially, the preordination of men to everlasting happiness or misery. See Calvinism. [ 1913 Webster ]