the absolute minimum resources necessary for long-term physical well-being, usually in terms of consumption goods

(education) Of an educational institution: accepting pupils based on academic ability etc., rather than their ability to afford the fees.

plural of need-not

(law, US) A legal document issued by a federal or state regulatory agency with authority over an area which affirms that a proposed acquisition, expansion, or creation of a facility falling under that authority is required to fulfill the needs of a community.

(paganism) A ritual fire created by friction.

plural of Certificate of Need

(originally Internet slang, chiefly humorous) Used to designate an assertion or other statement as false, inaccurate, or requiring verification.

plural of need-fire

plural of hour of need

(idiomatic) the time when help is most needed