Meaning Of The Word Inquisition

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inquisition
countable noun: An inquisition is an official investigation, especially one which is very thorough and uses harsh methods of questioning.

inquisition in American English
the act of inquiring; investigation
noun: an official investigation, esp. one of a political or religious nature, characterized by lack of regard for individual rights, prejudice on the part of the examiners, and recklessly cruel punishments

inquisition in British English
noun: a judicial institution of the Roman Catholic Church (1232–1820) founded to discover and suppress heresy
noun: the act of inquiring deeply or searchingly; investigation

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