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Webster 1913 Edition

Disquisition

Disˊqui-si′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
disquisitio
, fr.
disquirere
to inquire diligently, investigate;
dis-
+
quaerere
to seek. See
Quest
.]
A formal or systematic inquiry into, or discussion of, any subject; a full examination or investigation of a matter, with the arguments and facts bearing upon it; elaborate essay; dissertation.
For accurate research or grave
disquisition
he was not well qualified.
Macaulay.

Webster 1828 Edition

Disquisition

DISQUISITION

,
Noun.
[L., to seek.] A formal or systematic inquiry into any subject, by arguments, or discussion of the facts and circumstances that may elucidate truth; as a disquistion on government or morals; a disquistion concerning the antediluvian earth. [It is usually applied to a written treatise.]

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