ACQUEST, or Acquist, is understood, in a legal Sense, of Goods, or Effects, immovable, not descended or held by Inheritance; but acquired, either by Purchase or Donation.See GOODS.The Word is French; formed of the Verb Acquerir, to acquire.—The French Laws make a great deal of difference between Acquests, and hereditary Effects. The Civil Law allows none. See HEIR, HEREDITARY, etc.The Word is also popularly used for Conquest, or Places acquired by the Sword.
