| 单词 |
requisitory |
| 释义 |
▪ I. reˈquisitory, n. rare.
[ad. F. réquisitoire: cf. next.]
In French legal practice, the demand made by a public prosecutor for the punishment of the accused on the charges stated.
1824Examiner 494/2 The requisitory or charge was then read, and..the Crown lawyer prayed for a very moderate penalty. 1890Harper's Mag. Nov. 938/1 What rendered his requisitory still more interesting..was the relationship of the orator to the hapless Bompard.
▪ II. requisitory, a. rare.|rɪˈkwɪzɪtərɪ|
[ad. med.L. requisitōri-us (see requisite and -ory), or obs. F. réquisitoire (1403).]
1. a. Of the nature of, expressing or conveying, a request or requisition.
1447Rolls of Parlt. V. 135/1 Havyng the King oure Soveraigne Lordes gracious Letters of prive seal requisitorie unto the Duc. 1449Ibid. 150/2 Wherfore the Kyng..do write his letters requisitorie, and sende his mesages for due reformation to have be hadde in this behalve. 1855Motley Dutch Rep. II. 305 Upon the 18th March, 1570, the Duke addressed a requisitory letter to the alcades, corregidors, and other judges of Castile, empowering them to carry the sentence into execution.
b. Capable of making a requisition.
1825Jefferson Autobiog. Wks. 1859 I. 78 Their power..was only requisitory, and these requisitions were addressed to the several Legislatures.
†2. Sought on purpose. Obs. rare—1.
1621Lodge Summary of Du Bartas ii. 27 There are two sorts of these dreames, the one, which are called curious or requisitory, to which are referred the dreams sought out..and obteyned, by wicked vowes and profane sacrifices. |
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