Meaning of Requisition | Babel Free

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

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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