The action or process of acquiring something; acquisition.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Chaloner (1521–1565), diplomat and writer. From acquire + -y, probably after inquiry. In later use apparently independently re-formed.
Definition of acquiry in US English:
acquiry
nounəˈkwʌɪ(ə)ri
rare
The action or process of acquiring something; acquisition.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Chaloner (1521–1565), diplomat and writer. From acquire + -y, probably after inquiry. In later use apparently independently re-formed.