Main Entry: pre·or·dain

Pronunciation: \ˌprē-ȯr-ˈdān\

Function: transitive verb

Date: 1533

: to decree or ordain in advance : foreordain

— pre·or·dain·ment \-mənt\ noun

— pre·or·di·na·tion \(ˌ)prē-ˌȯr-də-ˈnā-shən\ noun