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inquisition in English
- Inquisition⇄Inquisition, noun.
1. a court appointed by the Roman Catholic Church about 1229-1231 to discover and suppress heresy, and to punish heretics. It was abolished in the 1800's.
2. the activities of this court. - inquisition⇄inquisition, noun.
1. a thorough investigation; searching inquiry.
Ex. It is dangerous to institute an inquisition into the motives of individuals (Edward Everett).
(SYN) examination, research.
2. an official investigation; judic