释义 |
requisition n. 1. (in land law) An application to the Land Registry, the Land Charges Department, or a local authority for a certificate of official search to reveal whether or not land is affected by encumbrances. 2. (in conveyancing) A request by an intending purchaser or mortgagee arising from the abstract of title supplied by the owner. For example if an abstracted deed shows that the land is affected by encumbrances contained in an earlier deed that has not been abstracted, the purchaser will raise a requisition demanding proper evidence of the encumbrances. 3. (under emergency powers) The compulsory acquisition of property for use by the armed forces or civil authorities. The power to make regulations for the requisitioning of property (with or without compensation) is currently contained in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. |