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precondition(dictionary)

precondition(1) (iou)



precondition noun. E19.
[from PRE- 1 + CONDITION noun.]
A prior condition; a condition required to be fulfilled beforehand; a preliminary stipulation, a pre-requisite.
H. Kissinger An end of American military aid..was an absolute precondition of settlement. J. Barnes Three preconditions for happinessstupidity, selfishness and good health.