[dɪˈmɑːnd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right
(e.g: a series of demands for far-reaching reforms)


Phrases:
- in demand
- on demand

Origin:
Middle English (as a noun): from Old French demande (noun), demander (verb), from Latin demandare ‘hand over, entrust’ (in medieval Latin ‘demand’), from de- ‘formally’ + mandare ‘to order’

[dɪˈmɑːnd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- ask authoritatively or brusquely
(e.g: ‘Where is she?’ he demanded)


Phrases:
- in demand
- on demand

Origin:
Middle English (as a noun): from Old French demande (noun), demander (verb), from Latin demandare ‘hand over, entrust’ (in medieval Latin ‘demand’), from de- ‘formally’ + mandare ‘to order’