requiescat
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of requiescat
1815–25; < Latin: short for requiescat in pace
Example Sentences
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Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday that Moscow viewed some elements of the latest draft positively but "many require special discussions among experts".
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025
Pets and children have unique needs that require special attention when preparing a go bag.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024
The pits were deep, he noted, and clearing them would require special equipment.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2024
However, most methods require accurate weighing, destroy the sample, require special expertise or are time-consuming.
From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2023
Persons in the military service, aliens and officials who by the law require special permission to become married cannot conclude a marriage without permission.
From Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World by Ringrose, Hyacinthe
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