Definition Dictionary

Agreement with a rule, standard, or stated requirement.

A predicament in which conflicting requirements prevent a solution.

Willing to follow instructions or meeting stated requirements.

One word family: also includes compliance.

Required rather than optional, usually by a rule or authority.

Depending on a requirement, circumstance, or event being satisfied.

An event or condition that might occur and may require a response.

Required by fashion, convention, or accepted practice.

To involve or require as a necessary part or consequence.

Essential or urgently necessary.

Required as a duty or responsibility.

Required by a rule, instruction, or authority.

To make something necessary.

Failing to exercise the care or attention a responsibility requires.

One word family: also includes negligence.

Required by a rule, duty, or established expectation.

Needed for a particular purpose or task.

Established, required, or governed by statute.

To specify a requirement as part of an agreement.

Strict and demanding in requirements or application.

Below the required or generally accepted level of quality.

An amount left over after needs or requirements have been met.

To voluntarily give up a right or claim, or decide not to enforce a requirement.