predetermination

The act of predetermining; preordination; previous determination to a given course or end.

The state of being previously determined; a state wherein each act or event is dependent upon antecedent conditions.

The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand.

The act of determining beforehand.

Something that has been decided in advance.

(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)

a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something

the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place