precondition

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: conditionstipulationgivenpresumption

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something elseSynonyms: conditionstipulation
  2. an assumption that is taken for grantedSynonyms: givenpresumption
  3. a condition that is a prerequisite

Verb (1)

  1. put into the required condition beforehand
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Precondition \Pre`con*di"tion\, n. A previous or antecedent condition; a preliminary condition. [1913 Webster]
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