in Philosophy and Theology, is that concurrence of God which makes men act, and determines them in all their actions, both good and evil, and is called by the schoolmen physical predetermination or predestination. See Metaphysics, Part III. chap. v.-and Predestination.

PREDIAL slaves. See Predial Slaves.

PREDIAL Tithes, are those that are paid of things arising and growing from the ground only; as corn, hay, fruit, &c.