moonlight requisition
The term "moonlight requisition" is commonly used in military contexts and slang to describe unauthorized taking of supplies, often under the cover of darkness.
Definition
C1Military
(slang)Unauthorized taking of supplies for use within one's own unit.
Example
- The soldiers conducted a moonlight requisition to gather extra rations for their unit.
C1General
(slang, euphemistic)Theft or receipt of stolen goods, often occurring at night.
Example
- He was caught during a moonlight requisition, trying to take office supplies home.