Requirement

Need or expectation that is stated, generally implied or obligatory Note 1 to entry: “Generally implied” means that it is custom or common practice for the organization (3.21) and interested parties (3.15) that the need or expectation under consideration is implied. Note 2 to entry: A specified requirement is one that is stated, e.g. in documented information (3.11). Note 3 to entry: This constitutes one of the common terms and core definitions of the high level structure for ISO management system standards.