Predetermine

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:11:33

Pre`de*ter"mine (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Predetermined (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Predermining.] [Pref. pre- + determine: cf. F. pr'ed'eterminer.]

1.

To determine (something) beforehand.

Sir M. Hale.

2.

To doom by previous decree; to foredoom.

 

© Webster 1913.

Pre`de*ter"mine, v. i.

To determine beforehand.

 

© Webster 1913.

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