Meaning of moonlight requisition | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Unauthorized taking of materiel; theft of supplies for use in one's own unit.
   slang
2. Theft or receipt of stolen goods.
   euphemistic, slang

Examples

“They were clever in finding local material, such as parachutes, for making bedcovers or curtains, and so-called "moonlight requisitions" were sources of supply⟳ for material to make⟳ furniture.”

“One problem that became apparent from almost the first acquisition, was that of vandalism and pilfering. It seemed that as soon as a party moved, the area "jungle telegraph" would alert those in the habit of making "moonlight requisitions" to become⟳ active.”

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