Predetermination
(noun)
- The action of determining or settling something beforehand.
- The action of predestining or the state of being predestined.
Origin:
Late 16th century (as predetermination in the sense "determination beforehand"): from pre- + determination, on the pattern of predestination.
Examples:
- The predetermination of the outcome was evident in the rigged election.
- His predetermination to succeed was unshakable.
- Her career path was a result of predetermination and hard work.
- The predetermination of the future is often a source of anxiety.
- Their predetermination to win the championship was evident in every game.