[ ˌrɛkwɪ'zɪʃ(ə)n ]
■ noun
1》 an official order laying claim to the use of property or materials.
2》 the appropriation of goods for military or public use.
3》 a formal written demand that something should be performed or put into operation.
■ verb demand the use, supply, or performance of by a ~.
Derivatives
~er noun
~ist noun
Origin
ME: from OFr., or from L. requisitio(n-) , from requirere (see require ).