Meanings
nounperquisition (plural perquisitions)
plural perquisitions
- A thorough inquiry or search.
escape all the filtrations and perquisitions of the most nice observers
1744, George Berkeley, Siris, a chain of philosophical reflections and inquiries, concerning the virtues of tar-water
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