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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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