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requisite

adjective [before noun]
 
 
/ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/ formal

Definition

necessary or needed for a particular purpose: He lacked the requisite skills for the job. The requisite number of countries have now ratified the convention.Essential or necessary
(Definition of requisite adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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