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Definition of inquisition - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
investigationthorough questioning or interrogation
- Her inquisition left him feeling exposed.
2.
authorityofficial investigation, especially one of a political or religious nature
- The medieval inquisitions targeted alleged heretics to uphold church doctrine..
Origin of inquisition
Latin, inquirere (to seek) + -tion (action)
Terms with inquisition included in their meaning
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historical role
official of the historical Inquisition
historical ceremony
public ceremony of the Spanish Inquisition where heretics were punished
history
highest-ranking official in charge of an inquisition
acr: Dragon Age: Inquisition
popular role-playing game with dragons and magic
history
garment with flames worn by Inquisition examinees
history
relating to an inquisition or its methods
Examples of inquisition in a sentence
During the inquisition, they asked tough questions. The inquisition uncovered several illegal activities. He faced an inquisition about his political beliefs.
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- French:inquisition, ...
- German:Befragung, offizielle Untersuchung, ...
- Italian:interrogatorio, inquisizione, ...
- Spanish:interrogatorio, inquisición, ...
- Portuguese:inquisição, ...
- Chinese:审问, 审查, ...
- Japanese:尋問, 公式調査, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتِجْوَاب, تَحْقِيق رَسْمِي, ...
- Hebrew:חֲקִירָה צוֹלֶבֶת, אִינְקְוִיזִיצְיָה, ...
- Russian:допрос, официальное расследование, ...
- Ukrainian:допит, розслідування, ...
- Hindi:पूछताछ, आधिकारिक जांच, ...
Definition of Inquisition - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
historytribunal of the Catholic Church to combat heresy
- The Inquisition was notorious for its harsh methods.
- The Inquisition targeted those accused of witchcraft.
- During the Inquisition, many were forced to recant.
Expressions with Inquisition
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excessive questioning or interrogation
Her parents' questions felt like a Spanish Inquisition.
Origin of Inquisition
Latin, inquirere (to seek) + -tion (noun suffix)
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- French:Inquisition, ...
- German:Inquisition, ...
- Italian:Inquisizione, ...
- Spanish:Inquisición, ...
- Portuguese:Inquisição, ...
- Chinese:宗教裁判所, ...
- Japanese:異端審問, ...
- Arabic:مَحْكَمة التَّفْتيش, ...
- Hebrew:אִינְקְוִיזִיצְיָה, ...
- Russian:Инквизиция, ...
- Ukrainian:інквізиція, ...
- Hindi:इन्क्विज़िशन, ...
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