requis

Requis is a term used in procurement and administration to refer to a formal request or demand for resources, often encountered in the form of a requisition. In English usage, the bare form “requis” is uncommon; the concept is usually expressed as “requisition” or, in certain contexts, by the adjective form “required” as in French usage. The term broadly covers requests for goods, services, or information issued by government agencies, corporations, or other authorities.

Etymology and linguistic notes: Requis derives from the Latin requirere, meaning to seek or require, through Old French requisir and into English as requisition. In French, requis is the past participle of requérir and functions as an adjective meaning “required” or as a noun in phrases such as documents requis (documents required). The Latin participle requisus also appears in historical texts with related meanings.

Usage and applications: In procurement, a requisition formalizes an internal request to acquire items; it typically includes item descriptions, quantities, and justification, and must be approved before being converted into a purchase order or request for tender. In government and military contexts, a requisition authorizes the transfer or allocation of materials from one entity to another. In legal or administrative settings, a requis may refer to a formal demand for information or documents issued under statutory authority.