A formal demand made by one state or government upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice.
the surrender of fugitives , by authorizing the Governor , in his discretion , on requisition from a foreign government , to surrender up fugitives charged with murder , forgery , larceny , or other crimes[…]1826, James Kent, Commentaries on American Law:
a requisition used upon an infeftment of annual rent1828, John Erskine, An Institute of the Law of Scotland:
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Medicine, Sciences A formal request by a doctor or other clinician, usually on a standardized form, for specific medical tests or procedures to be performed on a patient by a third party, such as a laboratory or imaging center
a lab requisition for blood tests
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Government, Military, Politics, War A demand by the invader upon the people of an invaded country for supplies, as of provision, forage, transportation, etc.
It was the policy of the American army to procure voluntary labor whenever possible, but a sufficient number of volunteers was frequently not obtainable. In such cases, a requisition for additional labor was served on German civil officials.1943, American Military Government of Occupied Germany, 1918-1920, page 199:
First, a civilian settlement is not a “need of the occupying army” for which requisition is permitted.2002, David Kretzmer, The Occupation of Justice, page 77:
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To the extent the law of occupation permits the confiscation or requisition of property, taking control of cyber infrastructure or systems is likewise permitted.2017, Michael N. Schmitt, Tallinn Manual 2.0 on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations, page 549:
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A formal application by one officer to another for things needed in the public service.
a requisition for clothing, troops, or money
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That which is required by authority; especially, a quota of supplies or necessaries.
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A call; an invitation; a summons.
a requisition for a public meeting
Amid the many mirrors called into requisition by Lady Townshend's fête, not one gave back a lovelier likeness than that which reflected the face and form of Lady Marchmont.1837, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], “The Masked Ball”, in Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. […], volume III, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, page 172:
Etymology From Middle English requisicion, from Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio. By surface analysis, requisit(e) + -ion.
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To demand something, especially for a military need of staff, supplies, or transport.
The 1,000-year-old village was requisitioned in the 1960s, first in a reforestation plan and then as an army training ground. The Castilla-La Mancha regional government accuses Fraguas Revive of illegally occupying the site, which lies within a natural park.2023 February 27, Stephen Burgen, “Spanish activists end attempt to revive abandoned village after 10 years”, in The Guardian, →ISSN: