Requisitions
/ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Formal demands or requests for materials, documents, or assistance, especially by an authority or court.
The court issued requisitions for the production of relevant documents.
- (n.) Official orders for the seizure of property, often by a government during emergencies.
During the crisis, requisitions of private vehicles were authorized by the government.
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Commentary
As a plural noun, 'requisitions' refers both to formal requests and to official seizure orders; context clarifies usage.
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