pre·de·ter·mine 
(prē′dĭ-tûrmĭn)
(prē′dĭ-tûrmĭn)v. pre·de·ter·mined, pre·de·ter·min·ing, pre·de·ter·mines
v.tr.
1. To determine, decide, or establish in advance: "These factors predetermine to a large extent the outcome" (Jessica Mitford).
2. To influence or sway toward an action or opinion; predispose.
v.intr.
To determine or decide something in advance.
pre′de·termi·nate (-mə-nĭt) adj.
pre′de·ter′mi·nation n.