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  • noun Definition in advance; predetermination.

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  • A modification of Molinism of minor importance arose with regard to the so-called predefinition of good works (prœdefinitio bonorum operum).

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913

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  • This predefinition to good works is either formal or virtual, according as

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913

  • By predefinition, in contradistinction to predestination to glory, theologians understand the absolute, positive, and efficacious decree of God from all eternity, that certain persons shall at some time in the future perform certain good works (cf. Franzelin, "De Deo Uno" Rome, 1883, pp. 444 sqq.).

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913

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