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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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