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Pronunciation : Req`ui*si"tion (rk`w-zsh"n)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. r?quisition, L. requisitio a searching.]
Definition : 1. The act of requiring, as of right; a demand or application made as by authority. Specifically: (a) (International Law)

Defn: A formal demand made by one state or government upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice. Kent. (b) (Law) A notarial demand of a debt. Wharton. (c) (Mil.) A demand by the invader upon the people of an invaded country for supplies, as of provision, forage, transportation, etc. Farrow. (d) A formal application by one officer to another for things needed in the public service; as, a requisition for clothing, troops, or money.

2. That which is required by authority; especially, a quota of supplies or necessaries.

3. A written or normal call; an invitation; a summons; as, a reqisition for a public meeting. [Eng.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Req`ui*si"tion
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To make a reqisition on or for; as, to requisition a district for forage; to requisition troops.

2. To present a requisition to; to summon request; as, to requisition a person to be a candidate. [Eng.]

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913