requisition
noun
1. the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
Definition categories: communication, demand
2. an official form on which a request in made
- first you have to fill out the requisition
Definition categories: communication, form
3. seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized
Similar word(s): sequestration
Definition categories: act, appropriation
Sentences with requisition as a noun:
- a requisition for clothing, troops, or money
- a requisition for a public meeting
verb
1. make a formal request for official services
Definition categories: communication, command, require
2. demand and take for use or service, especially by military or public authority for public service
Definition categories: possession, arrogate, claim