Lexica → Word → require
| Letter | R |
|---|---|
| Letter name | ar |
| Pronounciation | /ɑr/ |
| Word: | require |
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| Pronounciation: | |
| Century: | 13th |
| DA Name: | require |
| Era: | C.E. |
| Origin: | Original |
| Type: | Official |
| Source Language: | Latin |
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Definition: | From 13th Century Latin requirere = "to demand an act/response in matter of complaint/charge" from earlier Latin re = "thing, matter" and querimonia = "complaint, a charge in court". A "required" act (such as a formal response) implies the existence of a complaint/charge to answer and that the person demanding the "required" act, or "query" holds such right/authority. |