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requisition (n.)

c. 1400, from Old French requisicion (12c.) and directly from Medieval Latin requisitionem (nominative requisitio) "a searching," from past participle stem of requirere (see require).

requisition (v.)

1837, from requisition (n.). Related: Requisitioned; requisitioning.

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Definitions of requisition from WordNet
1
requisition (n.)
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;
requisition (n.)
an official form on which a request in made;
first you have to fill out the requisition
Synonyms: requisition form
requisition (n.)
seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized;
Synonyms: sequestration
2
requisition (v.)
make a formal request for official services;
requisition (v.)
demand and take for use or service, especially by military or public authority for public service;
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