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Perscrutation

Perscrutation \Per`scru*ta"tion\, n. [L. perscrutatio, fr. perscrutari to search through.] A thorough searching; a minute inquiry or scrutiny.
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perscrutation

n. (context rare English) A thorough searching; a minute inquiry or scrutiny.