Lewis & Short

2. quaesītus, ūs (only in abl. sing.), m. [quaero].

  1. I. A seeking, searching (postAug.), Plin. 5, 9, 10, § 51 (al. quae situs).
  2. II. Investigation: (rem) semper quaesitu dignam putavi, Macr. S. 7, 8, 9.