ClimateJuly 17, 2026

conditionalities

/kənˌdɪʃəˈnælətiz/

Definition

Requirements or stipulations that must be met in order to receive certain benefits, funds, or allowances.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'condicio' (agreement or condition), the word emerged in late Middle English as a noun denoting a state or requirement. It evolved into its plural form to describe a set of specific terms attached to an agreement or grant.

In the news

In this article, the term refers to the specific criteria companies must satisfy, such as providing a decarbonization plan, to qualify for receiving free EU carbon emission allowances.

EU loosens carbon market rules to let industry pollute for longer

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politico.eu

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