1. plural of preordination; the act or fact of ordaining, appointing, or determining something in advance
Usage: formal; often used in theological or philosophical contexts
2. in theology, divine decrees or appointments made before the creation of the world
Usage: theological; religious

Examples

• The philosopher argued against the concept of preordinations, believing in human free will.
• In Calvinist theology, preordinations refer to God's predetermined choices regarding salvation.
• Some religious traditions emphasize preordinations as central to understanding divine providence.
• The debate over preordinations versus free choice has persisted for centuries in philosophy.
• Medieval theologians spent considerable effort analyzing the nature of divine preordinations.