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requisition.

A formal request for something.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/
  1. A formal request for something. A formal demand made by one state or government upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice.

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  2. A formal request for something. A notarial demand for repayment of a debt.

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  3. A formal request for something. A formal request by a doctor or other clinician, usually on a standardized form, for specific medical tests or procedures to be performed on a patient by a third party, such as a laboratory or imaging center

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    a lab requisition for blood tests
  4. A formal request for something. A demand by the invader upon the people of an invaded country for supplies, as of provision, forage, transportation, etc.

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  5. A formal request for something. A formal application by one officer to another for things needed in the public service.

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    a requisition for clothing, troops, or money
  6. That which is required by authority; especially, a quota of supplies or necessaries.

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  7. A call; an invitation; a summons.

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    a requisition for a public meeting
Where this word comes from

From Middle English requisicion, from Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio. By surface analysis, requisit(e) + -ion.

verb/ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/
  1. To demand something, especially for a military need of staff, supplies, or transport.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle English requisicion, from Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio. By surface analysis, requisit(e) + -ion.

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