ˈkwīstēˌō noun
( plural quaes·ti·o·nes ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈōˌnās)
Etymology: Latin quaestion-, quaestio question, quaestio — more at question
1. : a criminal inquisition or trial under Roman law
2. quaestiones plural : the commissions for the trial of various offenses under Roman law or the proceedings before such commissions ; also : criminal courts or tribunals