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 In another ruling in Clarkson’s favor Wednesday, Judge Chang said the de novo trial will put Clarkson’s fees paid to Blackstock for the procurement of her daytime talk show back on the table. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2024 Three county hospitals — St. Louise, O’Connor and Valley Medical — have all enrolled in the Good Food Purchasing Program that’s supported by our public health and procurement team. Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 4 May 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 17 May. 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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