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Predermining

Predetermine \Pre`de*ter"mine\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Predetermined; p. pr. & vb. n. Predermining.] [Pref. pre- + determine: cf. F. pr['e]d['e]terminer.]

1. To determine (something) beforehand.
   --Sir M. Hale.

2. To doom by previous decree; to foredoom.