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demand

noun
  1. the act of demanding
    “the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money”
  2. required activity
    requirement
  3. an urgent or peremptory request
    “Their demands for attention were unceasing.”
  4. the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
    “the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips”
  5. a condition requiring relief
    need
verb
  1. request urgently and forcefully
    “The victim's family is demanding compensation”
  2. claim as due or just
    “The bank demanded payment of the loan”
    exact
  3. ask to be informed of
    “I demand an explanation”
  4. summon to court
  5. lay legal claim to
  6. require as useful, just, or proper
    need