Premeditated vs. Predetermined — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Premeditated and Predetermined
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Premeditated
To form an intent to carry out (an action, such as a crime); intend to carry out
Premeditate a killing.
Predetermined
To determine, decide, or establish in advance
“These factors predetermine to a large extent the outcome” (Jessica Mitford).
Premeditated
To premeditate an action, especially a crime.
Predetermined
To influence or sway toward an action or opinion; predispose
His religious upbringing predetermined him to view the world in terms of good versus evil.
Premeditated
Simple past tense and past participle of premeditate
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Predetermined
To determine or decide something in advance.
Premeditated
Planned, considered, or estimated in advance; deliberate.
Premeditated assault
A premeditated act of aggression
A premeditated breach of contract
In the face of premeditated criminal acts
Caused by grossly negligent or premeditated infringement of duty
There is no proof of premeditated or grossly negligent wrongdoing.
Predetermined
Simple past tense and past participle of predetermine
Premeditated
Characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning;
A premeditated crime
Predetermined
Determined in advance
Predetermined
Set in advance;
A preset plan of action
At a predetermined time
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