Definition of demand

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Demand (v. t.) The act of demanding; an asking with authority; a peremptory urging of a claim; a claiming or challenging as due; requisition; as, the demand of a creditor; a note payable on demand..

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Charge :: Charge (v. t.) To fix or demand as a price; as, he charges two dollars a barrel for apples..
Active :: Active (a.) Brisk; lively; as, an active demand for corn..
Unconscionable :: Unconscionable (a.) Not conscionable; not conforming to reason; unreasonable; exceeding the limits of any reasonable claim or expectation; inordinate; as, an unconscionable person or demand; unconscionable size..
Demand :: Demand (v. t.) To inquire authoritatively or earnestly; to ask, esp. in a peremptory manner; to question..
Plea :: Plea (n.) That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause; in a stricter sense, an allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer; in a still more limited sense, and in modern practice, the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's declaration and demand. That which the plaintiff alleges in his declaration is answered and repelled or justified by the defendant's plea. In chancery practice, a plea is a special answer showing or relying upon one or more things as a cause why
Arraign :: Arraign (v. t.) To appeal to; to demand; as, to arraign an assize of novel disseizin..
Require :: Require (v. t.) To demand or exact as indispensable; to need.
Sale :: Sale (v. t.) Opportunity of selling; demand; market.
Collection :: Collection (n.) That which is obtained in payment of demands.
Rogation :: Rogation (n.) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree..
Remittance :: Remittance (n.) The act of transmitting money, bills, or the like, esp. to a distant place, as in satisfaction of a demand, or in discharge of an obligation..
Exactor :: Exactor (n.) One who exacts or demands by authority or right; hence, an extortioner; also, one unreasonably severe in injunctions or demands..
Promptitude :: Promptitude (a.) The quality of being prompt; quickness of decision and action when occasion demands; alacrity; as, promptitude in obedience..
Dun :: Dun (n.) An urgent request or demand of payment; as, he sent his debtor a dun..
Prudential :: Prudential (n.) That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl..
Immoderate :: Immoderate (a.) Not moderate; exceeding just or usual and suitable bounds; excessive; extravagant; unreasonable; as, immoderate demands; immoderate grief; immoderate laughter..
Postulant :: Postulant (n.) One who makes a request or demand; hence, a candidate..
Satisfaction :: Satisfaction (n.) Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation..
Demand :: Demand (v. t.) Earnest inquiry; question; query.
Crave :: Crave (v. t.) To call for, as a gratification; to long for; hence, to require or demand; as, the stomach craves food..
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