IPA: //ˈækwɛst//
KK: /ˈækwɛst/
An item or property that has been obtained, usually through buying, receiving as a gift, or other means, rather than through inheritance.
The acquest of the estate was a significant achievement for the family.
Acquest originates from Old French 'acquest' (meaning acquisition or gain). It refers to something that has been acquired or gained, particularly in terms of property or rights.
Think of 'acquest' as something that has been 'gained' or 'acquired' — it helps you remember that it refers to an acquisition.