Acquest
Pronunciation : Ac*quest"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OF. aquest, F. acqu?t, fr. LL. acquestum, acquisitum, for L. acquisitum, p. p. (used substantively) of acquirere to acquire. See Acquire.]
Definition : 1. Acquisition; the thing gained. [R.] Bacon.
2. (Law)
Defn: Property acquired by purchase, gift, or otherwise than by inheritance. Bouvier.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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