requisitory

1 of 2

adjective

re·​quis·​i·​to·​ry

: containing or constituting a requisition : making a requisition

a requisitory letter

requisitory

2 of 2

noun

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plural -es

: the formal demand made in French law by the public prosecutor for the punishment of an accused person on the charges stated

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English requisitorie, from Medieval Latin requisitorius, from Latin requisitus (past participle of requirere to need, seek for, inquire after) + -orius -ory

Noun

modification (influenced by requisitory entry 1) of French réquisitoire, from Middle French requisitoire, from requisitoire, adjective, requisitory, from Medieval Latin requisitorius

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