quaes·tio \ˈkwīstēˌō\noun (pluralquaes·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