essential

(eg. vexed, grace, explanation )

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(n) anything indispensable
(adj) absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
(adj) basic and fundamental
(adj) of the greatest importance
(adj) being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc
(adj) defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established

Israel's strategic priority now is countering the threat it sees in Iran's nuclear program, and on that front, Russian cooperation is essential.

"To break that adverse feedback loop, it is essential that we continue to complement fiscal stimulus with strong government action to stabilize financial institutions and financial markets," Bernanke said.
on Feb 24, 2009 By: Ben Bernanke Source: FOXNews
That kind of judge, Obama explained, will have empathy: "I view the quality of empathy, of understanding and identifying with people's hopes and struggles as an essential ingredient for arriving at just decisions and outcomes."
on May 24, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: New York Times
"I think those programs were absolutely essential to the success we enjoyed of being able to collect the intelligence that let us defeat all further attempts to launch attacks against the United States since 9/11," Mr. Cheney said of Bush...
on Mar 16, 2009 By: Vice President Dick Cheney Source: International Herald Tribune