precondition
pre·con·di·tion
verb
1.
put into the required condition beforehand
noun
1.
an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
2.
an assumption that is taken for granted
3.
a condition that is a prerequisite
Origin
From pre- + condition.
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