prerequisites

plural of prerequisite
as in requirements
something that you officially must have or do before you can have or do something else Citizenship is a prerequisite for voting. The introductory course is a prerequisite for the advanced-level courses. Having good credit is a prerequisite to applying for a loan.

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“Prerequisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisites. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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