Dis'qui-si'tion, n.

(-zĭsh'un), n. [Lat. disquisitio, from disquirere, to inquire diligently, to investigate, from prefix dis and quaerere, to seek.] A formal or systematic inquiry into, or discussion of, any subject; a full examination or investigation of a matter, by a treatment of the arguments and facts bearing upon it; elaborate essay; dissertation; an immethodical discussion.

For accurate research or grave disquisition he was not well qualified. Macaulay.