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 双语律师Andrew,欧洲名校国际税法专业,擅长翻译各类与国际税法相关的法律文件。