procurement

noun

pro·​cure·​ment prə-ˈkyu̇r-mənt How to pronounce procurement (audio)
prō-
: the act or process of procuring
especially : the obtaining of military supplies by a government

Examples of procurement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The allegations against Li laid out in the announcement by the party’s 24-member Politburo clearly point to corruption in the procurement of weapons. Nectar Gan, CNN, 1 July 2024 The company plans to use Pad 0A for US military and other missions, particularly those requiring tight turnaround between procurement and launch. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 June 2024 Matthew Perry’s death probe ties people to ketamine procurement, but charges still unclear, sources say. Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024 The Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday that two law enforcement sources confirmed that the investigation’s end is near and that prosecutors will soon decide if charges will be filed against those linked to the Friends star’s procurement of ketamine. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for procurement 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of procurement was in the 14th century

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“Procurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procurement. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Legal Definition

procurement

noun
pro·​cure·​ment
1
: the act of procuring
2
: the purchasing, leasing, renting, or selling of materials, services, equipment, or construction
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