• (n.) A formal or systematic inquiry into, or discussion of, any subject; a full examination or investigation of a matter, with the arguments and facts bearing upon it; elaborate essay; dissertation. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/disquisition/
Dis`qui·si'tion noun [ Latin disquisitio , from disquirere to inquire diligently, investigate; dis- + quaerere to seek. See Quest .] A formal or systematic inquiry into, or discussion of, any subject; a full examination or investigation of a matter, with the argument... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/92