Pēr'qui-si'tion, n.

(pĕr'kwĭ-zĭsh'un), n. [Fr. perquisition, It. perquisizione. See supra.] An accurate inquiry or search. [Rare.]

Our hero, who had attended Evan Dhu during his perquisitions, was much struck with the ingenuity which he displayed in collecting information. W. Scott.