requisition en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/
Etymology
From Middle English requisicion, from Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio. By surface analysis, requisit(e) + -ion.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) 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.
the surrender of fugitives , by authorizing the Governor , in his discretion , on requisition from a foreign government , to surrender up fugitives charged with murder , forgery , larceny , or other crimes[…]
1826, James Kent, Commentaries on American Law:
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(countable, uncountable) A formal request for something. ▸ A notarial demand for repayment of a debt.
a requisition used upon an infeftment of annual rent
1828, John Erskine, An Institute of the Law of Scotland:
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(countable, uncountable) A formal request for something. ▸ 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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(countable, uncountable) A formal request for something. ▸ A demand by the invader upon the people of an invaded country for supplies, as of provision, forage, transportation, etc.
It was the policy of the American army to procure voluntary labor whenever possible, but a sufficient number of volunteers was frequently not obtainable. In such cases, a requisition for additional labor was served on German civil officials.
1943, American Military Government of Occupied Germany, 1918-1920, page 199:First, a civilian settlement is not a “need of the occupying army” for which requisition is permitted.
2002, David Kretzmer, The Occupation of Justice, page 77:To the extent the law of occupation permits the confiscation or requisition of property, taking control of cyber infrastructure or systems is likewise permitted.
2017, Michael N. Schmitt, Tallinn Manual 2.0 on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations, page 549:
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(countable, uncountable) A formal request for something. ▸ A formal application by one officer to another for things needed in the public service.
a requisition for clothing, troops, or money
- (countable, uncountable) That which is required by authority; especially, a quota of supplies or necessaries.
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(countable, uncountable) 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, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], “The Masked Ball”, in Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. […], volume III, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, page 172:a requisition for a public meeting
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| requisitions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
nonrequisition · requisitionary · purchase requisition · derequisition · requisitionist · moonlight requisition
Translations (10)
pl rekwizycja (A formal request for something) · fi anomus (A formal request for something) · bg заявка (A formal request for something) · ru зая́вка (A formal request for something) · ru запро́с (A formal request for something) · bg предписание (That which is required by authority) · ru тре́бование (A formal request for something) · fr réquisition (That which is required by authority) · pl rekwizycja (That which is required by authority) · bg искане (A formal request for something)