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 Having a need or requirement for something 
      “Although the experimental evidence indicates that animals do recognize kin, exactly how they achieve this is requiring of further study.” 
  
Asking or demanding of something 
      “I am telling the Federal court that I am requiring of my legislature that they take immediate action.” 
  
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation 
(of an object) Not having the use or benefit of 
Present participle for to have as a requirement or necessity 
      “This engineering course will require a high degree of commitment and effort on your part.” 
  
Present participle for to ask, or demand, something (of someone) 
      “The local council would require us to pay a fine for double-parking.” 
  
Present participle for to have a need for 
      “Babies require love, warmth and physical security from their parents.” 
  
Present participle for to state explicitly 
Present participle for to instruct or order (someone) to do something 
Present participle for to implore or make a request for 
Present participle for to compel someone by legal, moral, or physical means to do something 
Present participle for to demand and enforce the performance or payment of of 
Present participle for to be dependent on someone or something, especially for support 
Present participle for to have a desire for 
Present participle for to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty 
Present participle for to merit or be a justification for 
Present participle for to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty 
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