Acquiring

Acquiring
Acquire Ac*quire", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Acquired}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Acquiring}.] [L. acquirere, acquisitum; ad + quarere to seek for. In OE. was a verb aqueren, fr. the same, through OF. aquerre. See {Quest}..] To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own; as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits. [1913 Webster]

No virtue is acquired in an instant, but step by step. --Barrow. [1913 Webster]

Descent is the title whereby a man, on the death of his ancestor, acquires his estate, by right of representation, as his heir at law. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]

Syn: To obtain; gain; attain; procure; win; earn; secure. See {Obtain}. [1913 Webster]


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  • Acquiring The Taste — fue el segundo disco de la banda británica de rock progresivo Gentle Giant, publicado el 16 de julio de 1971. Considerado como uno de los mejores álbumes de la banda por sus fans, este álbum representa una gran mejora en cuanto a arreglos y… …   Wikipedia Español

  • Acquiring bank — An acquiring bank (or acquirer) is the bank or financial institution that accepts credit and or debit card payments for products or services on behalf of a merchant. The term acquirer indicates that the bank accepts or acquires transactions… …   Wikipedia

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  • acquiring financial institution — noun An acquiring financial institution (or acquirer ) contracts with the bank and the merchant to enable credit card transactions. The acquirer deposits the credit card totals and debits the end of month processing fees from the merchants… …   Wiktionary

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