sine qua nons

sine qua nons
n. (Latin) something absolutely necessary, something absolutely indispensable, essential condition, type of prerequisite

English contemporary dictionary. 2014.

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  • sine qua non — noun (plural sine qua nons; also sine quibus non) Etymology: Late Latin, without which not Date: 1602 something absolutely indispensable or essential < reliability is a sine qua non for success > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • si·ne qua non — /ˌsınıˌkwɑːˈnɑːn/ noun, pl ⋯ nons [count] formal : something that is absolutely needed Patience is a sine qua non for this job …   Useful english dictionary

  • Jay Treaty — The Jay Treaty, also known as the Treaty of London of 1794, [ cite book last = Olson first = James Stuart coauthors = Robert Shadle editor = James S. Olsen others = Robert Shadle, Ross Marlay, Willam G. Ratliff, Joseph M. Rowe, Jr. title =… …   Wikipedia

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