preconditions
nounUK /ˌpriːkənˈdɪʃənz/
US /ˌpriːkənˈdɪʃənz/
Things that must happen first before something else can happen.
Good grades are a precondition for getting into that school.
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2. Things you must agree to before a deal or agreement can be made.
The two countries set several preconditions before they would sign the peace treaty.
3. Situations or states that must exist before a certain result can occur.
Clean water and safe food are preconditions for good health.
4. In law, facts that must be proven before a legal claim can be made.
The lawyer explained the preconditions for filing the lawsuit.