exquisition

English

Etymology

From Latin exquisitio.

Noun

exquisition (plural exquisitions)

1. An inquiry, research.
   • 1700, John Asgill, An Argument Proving, that ... Man may be Translated:

     this will be a Torment created by Man himself through Unbelief, beyond the Exquisition of Tyrants, or the Execution of Devils.

   • 2011, Brian Fawcett, Human Happiness:

     overflown in plain view, say, or rendered coherent by the exquisition of physical details or symbolic dialogue.