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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