requisition meaning and definition

REQUISITION noun

Definition of requisition (noun)

1. the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
2. an official form on which a request in made
   • "first you have to fill out the requisition"
   • synonyms: requisition form
3. seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized
   • synonyms: sequestration

REQUISITION verb

Definition of requisition (verb)

1. make a formal request for official services
2. demand and take for use or service, especially by military or public authority for public service
   • antonym: derequisition