Sekirov Dictionary

requisition

/ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

noun 8
verb 1
forms 3

noun8

A formal request for something.
A formal demand made by one state or government upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice.
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A notarial demand for repayment of a debt.
- a requisition used upon an infeftment of annual rent — 1828
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A formal request by a doctor or other clinician, usually on a standardized form, for specific medical tests or procedures to be performed on a patient by a third party, such as a laboratory or imaging center
- a lab requisition for blood tests
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A demand by the invader upon the people of an invaded country for supplies, as of provision, forage, transportation, etc.
- First, a civilian settlement is not a “need of the occupying army” for which requisition is permitted. — 2002
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A formal application by one officer to another for things needed in the public service.
- a requisition for clothing, troops, or money
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A call; an invitation; a summons.
- Amid the many mirrors called into requisition by Lady Townshend's fête, not one gave back a lovelier likeness than that which reflected the face and form of Lady Marchmont. — 1837
That which is required by authority; especially, a quota of supplies or necessaries.

verb1

To demand something, especially for a military need of staff, supplies, or transport.

forms

requisitioned · requisitioning · requisitions

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