ଅର୍ଥ : (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).

ଅର୍ଥ : A mental determination or resolve in advance. An antecedent intention to do something.

ଅର୍ଥ : The act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place.