Pre*des`ti*na"tion (?), n. [L. praedestinatio: cf. F. pr'edestination.]

1.

The act of predestinating.

Predestination had overruled their will. Milton.

2. Theol.

The purpose of Good from eternity respecting all events; especially, the preordination of men to everlasting happiness or misery. See Calvinism.

 

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