requisite
n.something that is necessary for a specific purpose. You use this to describe a requirement you must meet before you can move forward.
n.a thing that is necessary for the achievement of a specified end. Often used in the context of formal qualifications or essential conditions.
“A valid passport is a requisite for international travel.”
“The committee decided that a master's degree was a requisite for the senior research position.”
“While technical proficiency is a requisite for the role, the hiring manager emphasized that cultural fit and emotional intelligence are equally vital for long-term success.”
Often followed by the preposition 'for'.
“Only 18.8% of those aged 17 and over achieved the requisite pass grade in English, down from last year, with an even smaller proportion achieving a grade 4 in maths.”
“A squad with the requisite depth of quality is beginning to form.”
From Latin requīsītus, perfect passive participle of requīrō (“I require, seek, ask for”), from which English require.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.