requisire

to requisition, to confiscate

verb reh-kwee-ZEE-reh Rare

Origin: From Latin requirere, 'to seek out'.

Usage Note

Requisire is the legal/military verb for official seizure of property by authorities. The corresponding noun is requisizione. It takes avere as auxiliary. Do not confuse with richiedere (to request/require) — requisire implies forced, official confiscation, not merely asking.

Examples

"L'esercito ha requisito i veicoli privati."

Natural Translation

The army requisitioned the private vehicles.

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