precondition

nouns

an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
condition, precondition, stipulation
an assumption that is taken for granted
given, precondition, presumption
a condition that is a prerequisite
precondition
is a type of (narrower)
something that is required in advance
"Latin was a prerequisite for admission"
prerequisite, requirement

verbs

put into the required condition beforehand
precondition
is a type of (narrower)
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
"Get the children ready for school!"; "prepare for war"; "I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"
fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up