demand

claim as due or just

“The bank demanded payment of the loan”

the ability and desire to purchase goods and services

“the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips”

the act of demanding

“the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money”

required activity

“there were many demands on his time”

require as useful, just, or proper

“This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice”

a condition requiring relief

“there is a demand for jobs”

an urgent or peremptory request

“his demands for attention were unceasing”

ask to be informed of

“I demand an explanation”

lay legal claim to

request urgently and forcefully

“The victim's family is demanding compensation”

summon to court