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Inquisition

In·qui·si·tion


noun 
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tribunal for judging heretics: a former organization in the Roman Catholic Church established to find, question, and sentence those who did not hold orthodox religious beliefs. The Spanish Inquisition lasted until the 19th century and was known for its harsh punishments and use of torture.

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