requisition
noun/verb
Pronunciation: ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən
Definition
A formal, written demand that supplies or equipment be provided for official use.
Examples
The army issued a requisition for additional medical supplies to be delivered to the front line.
Employees must submit a formal requisition before purchasing any new computer hardware.
The government has the power to requisition private property for public use during a national emergency.
How to Use requisition
- requisition for (prepositional phrase)
- The request regarding a specific item. — "He signed the requisition for new office chairs."
- submit a requisition (collocation)
- To formally file a request. — "Please submit a requisition to the finance department by Friday."
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