triggering conditionglossary / triggering condition A circumstance that must exist before a legal doctrine applies; esp., in criminal law, a cir-cumstance that must exist before an actor will be entitled to a justification defense. 词条贡献者 资深译员Gianluca,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与清洁与可再生能源有关的法律文件。