the necessary

noun

British, informal

: whatever is needed for some purpose

I'll do the necessary to get the job done.

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Now, the question is whether the Legislature can obtain the necessary two-thirds majority to override the potential veto of the bill dubbed the TRUMP Act, which stands for Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy. —

Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025 Homan also discussed the financial needs for implementing Trump's immigration plans, stating that officials are currently determining the necessary funding. —

Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Colorado producers have already made the transition to cage-free, including the necessary investments to meet the state regulations. —

Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025 The firms have continued to operate independently pending the necessary board approvals in the coming months. —

Javier Paz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the necessary