prerequisite

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In my opinion while the work of repairing lives remains private and intensive, a prerequisite is the restoration of trust in institutions to act on principle and with courage and not as 'old boys clubs '.

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  1. adjective Required or necessary as a prior condition: Competence is prerequisite to promotion.
  2. noun Something that is prerequisite, as a course that is required prior to taking an advanced course.

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  • But even in such a case, the prerequisite is again the recognitionof the inner grounds which cause the disease in question. —  Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf: Causes of the Collapse
  • The obvious prerequisite is the software: if you are not already using a secure ripper, you will have to adjust your workflow accordingly. —  Techgage Reviews
  • Knowledge of and ability to work with HTML and CSS are a bootcamp prerequisite, as well as basic JavaScript skills. —  Latest News from AJAX & RIA Journal
  • The only prerequisite is a positive, energetic approach to teamwork and taking on challenges! —  ASU Web Devil - ASU's Online News Source -
  • Nevada High School Proficiency Exams with passing scores are a prerequisite, and the adult education offers those classes as well.
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/prəˈrɛkwɪzɪt/
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