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Preordination

/ˌpriːˌɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
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  1. 1

    The act of determining or arranging in advance, especially in a theological context regarding fate or destiny.

    "The doctrine of preordination suggests that all events are predetermined by a divine power."
  2. 2

    A specific theological belief that God has predetermined the fate of individuals, particularly in relation to salvation.

    "Many debates in theology revolve around the implications of preordination on free will."

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The term 'preordination' originates from the Latin 'praeordinatio', which combines 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'ordinare' meaning 'to arrange'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting theological contexts where it referred to the divine arrangement of events or destinies.

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