Lewis & Short

exquīsītĭo, ōnis, f. [exquiro],

  1. I. research, inquiry, investigation (in jurid. Lat.), Cod. Just. 5, 9, 9 fin.; 7, 17, 1.
  2. II. A seeking for, devising: idolorum, Vulg. Sap. 14, 12.