The word "procurement" comes from the Latin word "procurare" which means "to take care of" or "to arrange." It was first used in English in the late 16th century to describe the act of obtaining or acquiring something. It is derived from the verb "procurare" which means "to take care of" or "to arrange." The noun "procurement" refers to the act of obtaining or acquiring something. It typically refers to the process of acquiring goods, services or works from an external source. It can also refer to the act of obtaining or arranging something by using legal or illicit means, it can also refer to the process of acquiring goods, services or works from an external source. It is commonly used in business, government, and military to describe the process of obtaining or acquiring goods, services or works from an external source.