Disquisition \Dis`qui*si"tion\, n. [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.
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For accurate research or grave disquisition he was not
well qualified. --Macaulay.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
disquisition
n : an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion
WordNet (r) 2.0
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