The difference between Confiscate and Requisition

When used as verbs, confiscate means to use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder, whereas requisition means to demand something, especially for a military need of staff, supplies or transport.


Confiscate is also adjective with the meaning: confiscated.

Requisition is also noun with the meaning: a formal demand made by one state or government upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice.

check bellow for the other definitions of Confiscate and Requisition

  1. Confiscate as a verb (transitive):

    To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.

    Examples:

    "In schools it is common for teachers to confiscate electronic games and other distractions."

  1. Confiscate as an adjective (obsolete):

    Confiscated; seized and appropriated by the government for public use; forfeit.

  1. Requisition as a noun (legal):

    A formal request for something. A formal demand made by one state or government upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice. A notarial demand for repayment of a debt. A demand by the invader upon the people of an invaded country for supplies, as of provision, forage, transportation, etc. A formal application by one officer to another for things needed in the public service.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Kent"

    "rfquotek Wharton"

    "rfquotek Farrow"

    "a requisition for clothing, troops, or money"

  2. Requisition as a noun:

    That which is required by authority; especially, a quota of supplies or necessaries.

  3. Requisition as a noun:

    A call; an invitation; a summons.

    Examples:

    "a requisition for a public meeting"

  1. Requisition as a verb (transitive):

    To demand something, especially for a military need of staff, supplies or transport.