precondition

A condition that must exist or be established before something can occur or be considered; a prerequisite.

To condition, train, or accustom in advance.

An antecedent condition; a condition requisite in advance; a prerequisite.

A previous or antecedent condition; a preliminary condition.

A requirement which must be satisfied before taking a course of action.

To condition in advance

an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else

an assumption that is taken for granted

a condition that is a prerequisite

put into the required condition beforehand