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inquisition
in·qui·si·tion
[
ìnkwə zísh'n
]
(
plural
in·qui·si·tions
)
noun
Definition:
1.
period of intense questioning:
a succession of detailed and relentless questions
2.
harsh investigation:
an inquiry or investigation that is harsh or unfair
[
14th century. Via French< Latin
inquisition-
<
inquirere
(see
inquire
)
]
in·qui·si·tion·al
adjective
in·qui·si·tion·ist
noun
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