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treatise
NOUN:

1. a formal and systematic exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay.

2. a formal work on a subject, esp one that deals systematically with its principles and conclusions.

3. a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached: 
a treatise on higher education.

obsolete: 

account, narrative, tale.


Origin:

1300–50; Middle English tretis<Anglo-French tretiz, akin to Old French traitier to treat. Dictionary 2: C14: from Anglo-French tretiz, from Old French tretier to treat. —Dictionary.com. //  First Known Use of treatise: 14th century. History and Etymology for treatise: Middle English tretis, from Anglo-French tretiz, alteration of tretez, traitet, from Medieval Latin tractatus, from Latin tractare to treat, handle. —Merriam-Webster.

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