Requisition

Origin

Latin. Surface analysis is requisite + -tion.

Full definition of requisition

Noun

1. A formal request for something.
1. A formal demand made by one state or government upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice.
2. (legal) A notarial demand for repayment of a debt.
3. (military) A demand by the invader upon the people of an invaded country for supplies, as of provision, forage, transportation, etc.
4. A formal application by one officer to another for things needed in the public service.a requisition for clothing, troops, or money
2. That which is required by authority; especially, a quota of supplies or necessaries.
3. A call; an invitation; a summons.a requisition for a public meeting

Derived terms

• requisitionary

Verb

1. (transitive) To demand something, especially for a military need of staff, supplies or transport.