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English
Noun
perquisition (plural perquisitions)
- 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
Noun
perquisition f (plural perquisitions)
- (law) act of searching for someone or something
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