On condition

[Allen165]

"These bodies exercise public powers, but only on the condition that they operate in an independent, legal, and democratic manner."

Is "the" necessary? I don't think so.

Thanks!

 

[5jj]

Is "the" necessary? I don't think so.

Correct.

 

[Khosro]

You are right. Meriam-webster puts "the" in the pranthesis.

 

[riquecohen]

In AmE you would more likely see this sentence as it appears in the original post.

 

[Tdol]

I think the definite article gives the condition a bit more force.