A demand in writing, or formal request or requirement. Bain v. State, 61 Ala. 79; Atwood v. Charlton, 21 R. I. 568, 45 Atl. 580. In international law . The formal demand by one government upon another, or by the governor of one of the United States upon the governor of a sister state, of the surrender of a fugitive criminal. In Scotch law. A demand made by a creditor that a debt be paid or an obligation fulfilled. Bell.
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