Meaning & use

requisition

noun·Advanced

A formal, official demand or written order to supply or use goods, equipment, or services.

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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.

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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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