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
Read the full article ↗politico.eu