requisitory
1 of 2adjective
re·quis·i·to·ry
: containing or constituting a requisition : making a requisition
a requisitory letter
requisitory
2 of 2noun
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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