requisition :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (2)

n. 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

sequestration

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

Verbs (2)

requisition

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

request formally

v. make a formal request for official services

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Fuzzynyms (15)

coupon, voucher

n. a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed

order, rules of order

n. a body of rules followed by an assembly

commission, place an order for

v. place an order for

request, ask

v. express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"

order, say, tell, enjoin

v. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority; "I said to him to go home"; "She ordered him to do the shopping"; "The mother told the child to get dressed"

purchase, take, buy

v. obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store"

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Antonyms (1)

derequisition

v. release from government control

requisition

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