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Requisition: Definition, Examples, and Usage Tips (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：official order for taking private property (requisition)
requisition
/ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/
n./vt.
An official order that allows an authority to take or use private property or supplies, especially for public use.
official order for taking private property
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/əˈfɪʃəl ˈɔːrdər fər ˈteɪkɪŋ ˈpraɪvɪt ˈprɑːpərti/
n./vt.
A formal demand from an authority, often a government or military, to take possession of private property or supplies for public use, especially in emergencies.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'requisitio', from 'requirere' (re- 'again' + quaerere 'to ask'); meaning a formal demand.
💡 Mnemonic
Requisition sounds like 'require position' — you require something to be put into position for official use.
📖 Example
During the flood emergency, the government issued a requisition for all available boats in the area to aid in rescue efforts.
During the flood emergency, the government issued a requisition for all available boats in the area to aid in rescue efforts.
🔗 Collocations
issue a requisition – to officially order the taking of property
fill out a requisition – to complete a form for requesting property or supplies
a requisition order – a written document authorizing the seizure of goods
🔄 Synonyms
confiscation (n.) – The act of taking property by authority without compensation
seizure (n.) – The action of taking possession of something by force or legal authority
commandeering (n.) – The act of taking control of property for military or official use
🚫 Antonyms
restitution (n.) – The return of property to its rightful owner
return (n.) – The act of giving back something that was taken
release (n.) – The action of freeing property from official control
🌱 Derivatives
requisitioned (adj.) – having been officially taken for use
requisitioning (n.) – the process of making a formal demand for property
📖 Cultural Story
Historically used in military and government contexts to commandeer private property for public use, especially during wars or emergencies, e.g., requisitioning vehicles for troop transport.
Meaning 2：formal request for supplies (requisition)
requisition
/ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/
n./vt.
To make a formal and official request for something, often by using a specific form or process.
formal request for supplies
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/ˈfɔːrməl rɪˈkwest fər səˈplaɪz/
n./vt.
To make a formal, official request for something, typically using a specific form or procedure, often in an organizational or institutional context.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The science teacher had to requisition new lab equipment from the school's administration office at the start of the semester.
The science teacher had to requisition new lab equipment from the school's administration office at the start of the semester.
🔗 Collocations
submit a requisition – to formally apply for supplies or services
process a requisition – to handle and approve a formal request
a supply requisition – a document requesting materials or equipment
🔄 Synonyms
request (n./vt.) – An act of asking politely or formally for something
application (n.) – A formal written request for something, such as a job or permission
order (n./vt.) – A formal instruction to supply goods or services
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
requisitioned (adj.) – having been formally requested
requisitioning (n.) – the act of making a formal request
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