preterition

preterition Definition

pret·eri·tion (pret′ər is̸h′ən)

noun

a passing over; omission
Law an omitting of one or more legal heirs from a will
Theol. the passing over by God of those not elect: a doctrine of Calvinism

Etymology: LL praeteritio < L praeteritus: see preterit

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