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sine qua non (s) (noun), sine qua nons (pl)
An essential, necessary, or indispensable element, condition, or ingredient.
An indispensable or necessary ingredient or condition.
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conditio sine qua non (Latin phrase)
Translation: "Indispensable condition."

When an agreement stands or falls on the inclusion of a particular condition, that condition may be called a conditio sine qua non, literally "a condition without which not".

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sine qua non (s) (noun), sine quibus non (pl)
1. An essential or indispensable feature or factor: Sometimes being calm is really a sine qua non for those who are waiting to see a medical doctor.
2. That which is an absolute prerequisite: The phrase sine qua non refers to a necessity or an indispensable condition or qualification for a particular purpose.

Wind, for example, is a sine qua non for flying a kite!
3. Etymology: from Latin, sine- "without" + qua, "which" + non, "not."

An essential condition.
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