Inquiry
In`quir´y
| n. | 1. | The act of inquiring; a seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning. | ||||||
| 2. | Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination into facts or principles; research; investigation; All that is wanting to the perfection of this art will undoubtedly be found, if able men . . . will make inquiry into it.
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| Noun | 1. | inquiry - a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received" |
| 2. |  inquiry - an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present" | |
| 3. | inquiry - a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest Synonyms: enquiry |
INQUIRY, WRIT OF. A writ of inquiry is one issued where a judgment has been entered in a case sounding in damages, without any particular amount being ascertained; this writ is for the purpose of ascertaining the amount to which the plaintiff is entitled. Vide Writ Of Inquiry.
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