Acquest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkwɛst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acquest is a noun meaning (law) Property acquired by purchase, gift, or otherwise than by inheritance.
Meaning
(law) Property acquired by purchase, gift, or otherwise than by inheritance.
More Meanings
- (rare) Acquisition; the thing gained.
Example Sentences
the Palatinate , it is a maxim in state , that all countries of new acquest, till they be settled , are rather matters of burden than of strength
Word Forms
- acquests
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acquist, acquirement, acquiral, acquisition, obtainment, obtainance.
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