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inquisitorial
in·quis·i·to·ri·al [ in kwìzzə táwree əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of or like an inquisition: resembling a formal inquiry, especially in using rigorous or relentless questioning
2. having judge and prosecutor as the same person: describes a trial in which one person is both judge and prosecutor.
See also  accusatorial (sense 1)


in·quis·i·to·ri·al·ly adverb
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