perquisition

English

Noun

perquisition (plural perquisitions)

  1. A thorough inquiry or search.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Berkeley to this entry?)

French

Etymology

From Late Latin perquisitionem, from Latin perquiro.

Pronunciation

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Noun

perquisition f (plural perquisitions)

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

Further reading

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