prerequisite

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something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen:

Passing a written test is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course.

Public support is a prerequisite for/to the success of this project.

They had to agree to certain conditions as a prerequisite of being lent the money.

something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen:

Introductory physics is a prerequisite for any of the advanced courses in physics.