单词 | requisitory |
释义 | requisitory1/rɪˈkwɪzɪt(ə)ri/noun In French law: a formal charge made against an accused person by a public prosecutor, in which a demand is made for a specific punishment. Also in extended use: an accusatory tract or discourse. OriginEarly 19th century; earliest use found in John Aikin (1747–1822), physician and writer. From French réquisitoire request, demand, accusatory discourse, use as noun of réquisitoire requisitory. requisitory2/rɪˈkwɪzɪt(ə)ri/adjective 1Of an official document: that expresses or conveys a request or demand. Frequently as postpositive, especially in letter requisitory. 2Capable of making a requisition. Now rare. OriginLate Middle English. Originally from Anglo-Norman requisitorie from classical Latin requisit-, past participial stem of requīrere + Anglo-Norman -orie. In later use from requisit- + -ory. |
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