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inquisition

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As a noun, inquisition means an inquiry or investigation into the truth of some matter.

Meanings of inquisition

7 meanings

noun

  1. An inquiry or investigation into the truth of some matter.

  2. An inquest.

  3. A questioning.

  4. The finding of a jury, especially such a finding under a writ of inquiry.

  5. A former tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church (1232-1820) created to discover and suppress heresy

  6. A severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)

verb

  1. obsoleteTo make inquisition concerning; to inquire into.

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