derequisitionv.n.
/diːrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/ A. v.
transitive. To convey (requisitioned land, property, etc.) to its original owner.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > possession > giving > giving back or restitution > give back [verb (transitive)] > requisitioned property
release1902
derequisition1945
1945 News Chron. 7 May 3/1 In the North, Blackpool's vast Olympia building, just derequisitioned, has been booked.
1955 Times 9 July 11/7 The corporation had agreed to seek authority from the Minister to derequisition the plaintiffs' premises.
1957 Times Lit. Suppl. 13 Dec. 753/2 The fishing inn and its stream provide a lively contrast with the de-requisitioned mansion beside the gloomy lake.
B. n.
The conveyance of requisitioned land, property, etc., to its original owner.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > possession > giving > giving back or restitution > [noun] > of requisitioned property
derequisition1946
derequisitioning1946
1946 Ann. Reg. 1945 342 Our studio space remained restricted through delays in de-requisition.
Derivatives
derequiˈsitioning n.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > possession > giving > giving back or restitution > [noun] > of requisitioned property
derequisition1946
derequisitioning1946
1946 Ann. Reg. 1945 3 The de-requisitioning of factory and storage space.
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