Meaning & use
requisition
A formal, official demand or written order to supply or use goods, equipment, or services.
See it in a sentence
The army issued a requisition for extra blankets and food supplies before winter arrived.
She submitted a requisition to the office manager for new computer equipment.
A note on using this word
Requisition is also used as a verb meaning to officially take or demand something, especially by military or government authority.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To officially demand the use or supply of something, especially by military or government authority.
The government requisitioned several hotels to house refugees during the crisis.
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