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Preordination

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Before ordination. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    The state or process of things being preordained. uncountable, usually

    "In the years since 9/11, producers have found rich thematic material in the arguments for and against preordination, resulting in series like “The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” “Lost” and now “FlashForward,” which begins in such a spirit of bracing suspense that I am challenged to recall another pilot that lured me so quickly into addiction."

  2. 2
    (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) wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From pre- + ordination.

Etymology 2

From pre- + ordination.

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