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noun 
  1. (rare) acquisition; the thing gained. w:Francis Bacon.
  2. property acquired by purchase, gift, or otherwise than by inheritance. - w:John Bouvier.
Etymology: aquest, French acquít, from Late Latin acquestum, acquisÄtum, for Latin acquisÄtum, past participle (used substantively) of acquirere to acquire. See "acquire"

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