inquisition
IPA: ɪnkwʌzˈɪʃʌn
noun
- An inquiry or investigation into the truth of some matter.
- An inquest.
- A questioning.
- The finding of a jury, especially such a finding under a writ of inquiry.
- (historical) A tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church set up to investigate and suppress heresy.
- (by extension) A harsh or rigorous interrogation that violates the rights of an individual.
verb
- (obsolete) To make inquisition concerning; to inquire into.
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