Requisition Meaning
/ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA formal request for something.
nounA 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.
Sentence Examples
The army issued a formal requisition for all local vehicles.
He signed a requisition for a new set of office equipment.
The commander signed a requisition for additional ammunition.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Due to the shortage of medical supplies, the hospital sent a formal ____ to the government.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The army issued a ____ for all available vehicles in the area to support the emergency relief effort.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English requisicion, from Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio. By surface analysis, requisit(e) + -ion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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:
"a requisition used upon an infeftment of annual rent"
— 1828, John Erskine, An Institute of the Law of Scotland:
"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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CEFR Practice Quiz
Due to the shortage of medical supplies, the hospital sent a formal ____ to the government.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The army issued a ____ for all available vehicles in the area to support the emergency relief effort.