REQUISITION


Meaning of REQUISITION in English

[ 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 ).

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