Definition of Inqury
In*quir"y (?), n.; pl.
Inquiries (#). [See Inquire.] [Written also
enquiry.] 1. The act of inquiring; a
seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a
question or questioning.
He could no path nor track of foot descry,
Nor by inquiry learn, nor guess by aim.
Spenser.
The men which were sent from Cornelius had made
inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the
gate. Acts x. 17.
2. Search for truth, information, or
knowledge; examination into facts or principles; research;
investigation; as, physical inquiries.
All that is wanting to the perfection of this art will
undoubtedly be found, if able men . . . will make inquiry into
it. Dryden.
Court of inquiry. See under
Court. -- Writ of inquiry, a writ
issued in certain actions at law, where the defendant has suffered
judgment to pass against him by default, in order to ascertain and
assess the plaintiff's damages, where they can not readily be
ascertained by mere calculation. Burrill.
Syn. -- Interrogation; interrogatory; question; query;
scrutiny; investigation; research; examination.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
- Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation; as, physical inquiries.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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