requisition

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A formal, official request for supplies or services.

   You'll need to submit a requisition before the office can order new equipment.

2. 2
   verb

   To officially demand and take something for use, especially by a government or army.

   The army requisitioned several farms for use as training grounds.

From Middle English requisicion, from Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio. By surface analysis, requisit(e) + -ion.

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