4. To expiate by a fine or forfeit. [Obs.] Not tears nor prayers shall purchase out abuses. Shak.
5. (Law) (a) To acquire by any means except descent or inheritance. Blackstone. (b) To buy for a price.
6. To apply to (anything) a device for obtaining a mechanical advantage; to get a purchase upon, or apply a purchase to; as, to purchase a cannon.
PURCHASE
Pur"chase, v. i.
1. To put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert one's self. [Obs.] Duke John of Brabant purchased greatly that the Earl of Flanders should have his daughter in marriage. Ld. Berners.
2. To acquire wealth or property. [Obs.] Sure our lawyers Would not purchase half so fast. J. Webster.
PURCHASE
Pur"chase (; 48), n. Etym: [OE. purchds, F. pourchas eager pursuit.
See Purchase, v. t.]
1. The act of seeking, getting, or obtaining anything. [Obs.] I'll . . . get meat to have thee, Or lose my life in the purchase. Beau. & Fl.
2. The act of seeking and acquiring property.
3. The acquisition of title to, or properly in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent. It is foolish to lay out money in the purchase of repentance. Franklin.