requisition

Etymology

From Middle English requisicion, from Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio. Surface analysis is requisite + -ion or require + -ition in parallel to acquisition.

noun

1. A formal request for something.
   1. 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
   2. (law) A notarial demand for repayment of a debt.
      a requisition used upon an infeftment of annualrent 1828, John Erskine, An Institute of the Law of Scotland
   3. (military) 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
      To the extent the law of occupation permits the confiscation or requistion 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
   4. A formal application by one officer to another for things needed in the public service.
      a requisition for clothing, troops, or money
2. That which is required by authority; especially, a quota of supplies or necessaries.
3. A call; an invitation; a summons.
   a requisition for a public meeting

verb

1. (transitive) To demand something, especially for a military need of staff, supplies, or transport.