Conquestus
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Acquisition.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In French Law. The name given to every acquisition which the husband and wife, Jointly or severally, make during the conjugal community. Thus, whatever is acquired by the husband and wife, either by his or her industry or good fortune, enures to the extent of one half for the benefit of the other. Merlin, 1 qu(t; Merlin, Quest., Conqu Ct. In Louisiana, these gains are called acquets. La. Civ. Code, art 2389. The conquests by a former marriage may not be settled on a second wife to prejudice the heirs; 2 Low. C. 17.".