preparedness
1. [ noun ] the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
Synonyms: readiness preparation
Examples:

"putting them in readiness" "their preparation was more than adequate"

Related terms: state ready alert military ready unready
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  propertied
  properness
  prepare_for
  preparatory
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