\Ac*quest"\, n. [OF. aquest, F. acqu[^e]t, fr. LL.
acquestum, acquis[=i]tum, for L. acquis[=i]tum, p. p. (used
substantively) of acquirere to acquire. See {Acquire}.]
1. Acquisition; the thing gained. [R.] --Bacon.
2. (Law) Property acquired by purchase, gift, or otherwise
   than by inheritance. --Bouvier.