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preterition

noun

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin praeteritiō, from praetereō (“to omit”).

  1. borrowed from praeteritiō

Definitions

  1. The act of passing by, disregarding or omitting.

  2. Synonym of paralipsis.

  3. The failure of a testator to name a legal heir in their will.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. The doctrine that God passes over the non-elect in electing to eternal life those…

      The doctrine that God passes over the non-elect in electing to eternal life those predestinated to salvation.

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