threshold

Definitions of "threshold"
  1. A starting point or the minimum requirement needed to proceed with an action
  2. Something that pertains to or characterizes a starting or entry point
How to use "threshold" in a sentence
  1. The threshold for filing a lawsuit in this court is showing that a tangible harm has occurred.
  2. The plaintiff failed to meet the threshold required to advance the case to trial.
  3. In a criminal case, the prosecutor must meet a certain threshold of evidence before proceeding to trial.
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