requisition

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requisition /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃ(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 requisition.

– derivatives
requisitioner noun,
requisitionist noun.

– origin ME: from OFr., or from L. requisitio(n-), from requirere (see require).