demand

  

Definitions (3)

1. Commerce: A claim for a sum of money as due, necessary, or required.
2. Economics: (1) Desire for certain good or service supported by the capacity to purchase it. (2) The aggregate quantity of a product or service estimated to be bought at a particular price. (3) The total amount of funds which individuals or organizations want to commit for spending on goods or services over a specific period. See also law of supply and demand.
3. Law: An assertion of a legal right, such as to seek a compensation or relief.

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