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requisition
req·ui·si·tion / ˌrekwəˈzishən/ • n. an official order laying claim to the use of property or materials: I had to make various requisitions for staff and accommodations. ∎ a formal written demand that some duty should be performed or something be put into operation. ∎ the appropriation of goods, esp. for military or public use. • v. [tr.] demand the use or supply of, esp. by official order and for military or public use: the government had assumed powers to requisition cereal products at fixed prices. ∎ demand the performance or occurrence of: one of the investors has requisitioned a special meeting. DERIVATIVES: req·ui·si·tion·er n. |
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"requisition." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "requisition." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-requisition.html "requisition." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-requisition.html |
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Requisition
REQUISITIONA written demand; a formal request or requirement. The formal demand by one government upon another, or by the governor of one state upon the governor of another state, of the surrender of a fugitive from justice. The taking or seizure of property by government. Requisition refers to the seizure of personal property, whereas condemnation entails the taking of real property. |
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"Requisition." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Requisition." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437703772.html "Requisition." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437703772.html |
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