Requisitioning
/ˌrɛkwɪzɪˈʃənɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of officially requiring or demanding the use or surrender of property, usually by a government authority for public use or military necessity.
The military requested the requisitioning of vehicles to support troop movements.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, requisitioning typically involves temporary government authority over property without transfer of ownership, distinct from confiscation or eminent domain.
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