predetermination

n. 預先決定、預先核定

學術名詞

• 預定：動物學
• 前決定：植物學

英文釋義

1. (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)
2. a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something
3. the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place