E / exquīsītĭo
noun

exquīsītĭo

gen. exquīsītōnis · gender feminine · decl. 3rd
research; inquiry; investigation
research, inquiry, investigation (in jurid. Lat.), Cod. Just. 5, 9, 9 fin.; 7, 17, 1.—
A seeking for; devising
A seeking for, devising: idolorum, Vulg. Sap. 14, 12.