preordain v 1: foreordain or determine beforehand [syn: {predestine}, {foreordain}, {preordain}]
Preordain \Pre`or*dain"\, v. t. [Pref. pre + ordain: cf. L. praeordinare.] To ordain or appoint beforehand: to predetermine: to foreordain. --Milton. [1913 Webster]