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requisition

req·ui·si·tion [ rèkwi zísh'n ]


noun  (plural req·ui·si·tions)
Definition:
 
1. demand for something: a demand for something that is required

2. official form: a written or printed request for something that is needed

3. fact of making formal demand: the act or process of making a formal demand for something

4. request for fugitive: a request by a government that another government return a fugitive from the law



transitive verb  (past and past participle req·ui·si·tioned, present participle req·ui·si·tion·ing, 3rd person present singular req·ui·si·tions)
Definition:
 
1. take something officially: to demand and take something that is needed, especially for official or military use

2. obtain somebody for job: to require and obtain the services of somebody to do something
requisitioned a few friends for the weekend to help paint the house

[Mid-16th century. Directly or via French< Latin requisition-< past participle of requirere (see require)]

req·ui·si·tion·ar·y adjective
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