WorldJuly 17, 2026
conditionality
kuhn-dih-shuh-NAL-uh-tee
Definition
The practice of attaching specific requirements or stipulations to the provision of aid, loans, or diplomatic support.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'condicio', meaning agreement or stipulation, which evolved into the Middle French 'condition'. The suffix '-ality' was added in modern English to denote the state or quality of having such conditions.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the strategic application of requirements to international aid, serving as a framework for the organization's policy proposals. It matters here as it suggests a mechanism for ensuring accountability when providing state support.
100+ Organizations and Experts Urge U.S. to Stop Undermining the ICC
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