quaestus

quaestus (kwes-t[schwa]s orkwee-st[schwa]s), n. [Latin]

1. Roman law. Profit, esp. from a business.

2. Hist. Acquisition; purchase. • This term refers to a purchased estate, as distinguished from hereditas, referring to an estate obtained by descent.


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