Requisition

Definitions

1. A formal request for something.
   countable, uncountable
2. A formal demand made by one state or government upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice.
   countable, uncountable
3. A notarial demand for repayment of a debt.
   countable, uncountable
4. 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
   countable, uncountable
5. A demand by the invader upon the people of an invaded country for supplies, as of provision, forage, transportation, etc.
   countable, uncountable
6. A formal application by one officer to another for things needed in the public service.
   countable, uncountable
7. That which is required by authority; especially, a quota of supplies or necessaries.
   countable, uncountable
8. A call; an invitation; a summons.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

12 more languages

العربيةالطّلب

Češtinažádanka

Danskrekvirere

Suomipakko-ottopakkoluovutustilaus

हिन्दीअभिग्रहण

Magyarrekvirál

Italianorequisire

日本語徴発接収

Polskirekwizycja

Românărechiziționa

Русскийреквизироватьтребовать

Svenskarekvisition

Examples

“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[…]”

“a requisition used upon an infeftment of annual rent⟳”

“a lab requisition for blood tests”

“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.”

“First, a civilian settlement is not a “need⟳ of the occupying army” for which requisition is permitted.”

“To the extent the law of occupation permits the confiscation or requisition of property, taking control⟳ of cyber infrastructure or systems is likewise permitted.”

“a requisition for clothing, troops, or money”

“a requisition for a public meeting”

“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.”

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