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
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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."
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Confiscate as an adjective (obsolete):
Confiscated; seized and appropriated by the government for public use; forfeit.
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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"
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Requisition as a noun:
That which is required by authority; especially, a quota of supplies or necessaries.
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Requisition as a noun:
A call; an invitation; a summons.
Examples:
"a requisition for a public meeting"
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Requisition as a verb (transitive):
To demand something, especially for a military need of staff, supplies or transport.