perquisition

English

Noun

perquisition (plural perquisitions)

  1. A thorough inquiry or search.
    • 1744, George Berkeley, Siris, a chain of philosophical reflections and inquiries, concerning the virtues of tar-water:
      escape all the filtrations and perquisitions of the most nice observers

French

Etymology

From Late Latin perquisitionem, from Latin perquirō.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛʁ.ki.zi.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

perquisition f (plural perquisitions)

  1. (law) act of searching for someone or something

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