Definitions
- Referring to the act of formally requesting or demanding something, usually from a higher authority. - Describing the process of obtaining resources or supplies for a specific purpose, often in an emergency or urgent situation. - Talking about the legal process of taking private property for public use, with compensation provided to the owner.
- Referring to the act of setting aside or allocating funds or resources for a specific purpose, often through a formal process or budget. - Describing the process of taking possession of something, often without permission or legal authority. - Talking about the legal process of taking private property for public use, with compensation provided to the owner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve taking or obtaining something.
- 2Both can refer to a legal process of taking private property for public use.
- 3Both can involve a formal process or request.
- 4Both can have financial implications.
- 5Both can be used in a variety of contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Requisitioning is often done for a specific purpose or need, while appropriation can be more general or long-term.
- 2Authority: Requisitioning is typically done by a higher authority, while appropriation can be done by anyone.
- 3Legal implications: Appropriation can have negative legal connotations, while requisitioning is generally seen as a legitimate process.
- 4Ownership: Appropriation implies taking possession of something without permission or legal authority, while requisitioning implies a formal request or demand for something that is not owned by the requester.
- 5Context: Requisitioning is often used in emergency or urgent situations, while appropriation is more commonly used in financial or legal contexts.
Remember this!
Requisitioning and appropriation are both words that describe the act of taking or obtaining something. However, requisitioning is typically done for a specific purpose or need, often through a formal request or demand, while appropriation can be more general or long-term, often involving a formal process or budget. Additionally, appropriation can have negative legal connotations, while requisitioning is generally seen as a legitimate process.
