exquīsītĭo

ōnis, f.

exquiro

I. research, inquiry, investigation (in jurid. Lat.), Cod. Just. 5, 9, 9 fin.; 7, 17, 1.—
II. A seeking for, devising: idolorum, Vulg. Sap. 14, 12.
Lewis & Short
A Latin Dictionary, 1879
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