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

an official form on which a request in made; first you have to fill out the requisition

[ Syn: requisition form ]

seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized

[ Syn: sequestration ]

make a formal request for official services

demand and take for use or service, especially by military or public authority for public service