inquisition

[ in-kwuh-zish-uhn, ing- ]

/ ˌɪn kwəˈzɪʃ ən, ˌɪŋ- /

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noun

an official investigation, especially one of a political or religious nature, characterized by lack of regard for individual rights, prejudice on the part of the examiners, and recklessly cruel punishments.

any harsh, difficult, or prolonged questioning.

the act of inquiring; inquiry; research.

an investigation, or process of inquiry.

a judicial or official inquiry.

the finding of such an inquiry.

the document embodying the result of such inquiry.

(initial capital letter)Roman Catholic Church.

a former special tribunal, engaged chiefly in combating and punishing heresy.Compare Holy Office.
Spanish Inquisition.

Origin of inquisition

1350–1400; Middle English inquisicio(u)n<Latin inquīsītiōn- (stem of inquīsītiō), equivalent to inquīsīt(us) past participle of inquīrere to inquire + -iōn--ion

SYNONYMS FOR inquisition

5 inquest, hearing.

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OTHER WORDS FROM inquisition

in·qui·si·tion·al, adjectivepre·in·qui·si·tion, noun

Words nearby inquisition

inquire, inquire after, inquiries, inquiring, inquiry, inquisition, inquisitionist, inquisitive, inquisitor, Inquisitor-General, inquisitorial

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Example sentences from the Web for inquisition

They will be subjected to inquisition, and will await resurrection in the grave like any normal Muslim.
An Ex-Radical's Open Letter to ISIS Fighters: Quit Now While You Can!|Maajid Nawaz|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Why is the agency getting what amounts to a free ride in the current inquisition?
Truth, Justice and Benghazi|Christopher Dickey|May 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“When you say ‘Christianity’ to Israelis they immediately think of the Holocaust and the [Spanish] Inquisition,” he told Haaretz.
Ambassador Oren Vs. Rabbi Jacobs|Sigal Samuel|November 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Formerly the office of the Inquisition, the CDF now occupies itself with policing church doctrine.
Pope Benedict XVI Appoints Catholic Church’s New Top Cop|Barbie Latza Nadeau|July 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Things began to take a farcical turn when the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform took over the inquisition.
Elizabeth Warren’s Summer Grilling|Gary Rivlin|July 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST
As all the bishops in Spain were ordered to publish this brief, the Inquisition could not suppress it, however humiliating it was.
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 3|Henry Charles Lea
A procession was held, in which the functionaries of the Inquisition took part.
A History of Spain|Charles E. Chapman
As yet, as I said in the last lecture, there was no Inquisition in Mexico.
English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century|James Anthony Froude
Returning to Valladolid, he acted as censor (cualificador) of books (including versions of the Bible) for the Inquisition.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4|Various
The arm of the Inquisition was long, its watch was vigilant, and its weapons were subtle.
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam|Ephraim Emerton

British Dictionary definitions for inquisition (1 of 2)

inquisition

/ (ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən) /

noun

the act of inquiring deeply or searchingly; investigation

a deep or searching inquiry, esp a ruthless official investigation of individuals in order to suppress revolt or root out the unorthodox

an official inquiry, esp one held by a jury before an officer of the Crown

another word for inquest (def. 2)

Derived forms of inquisition

inquisitional, adjectiveinquisitionist, noun

Word Origin for inquisition

C14: from legal Latin inquīsītiō, from inquīrere to seek for; see inquire

British Dictionary definitions for inquisition (2 of 2)

Inquisition

/ (ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən) /

noun

history a judicial institution of the Roman Catholic Church (1232–1820) founded to discover and suppress heresySee also Spanish Inquisition

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Cultural definitions for inquisition

Inquisition

A court established by the Roman Catholic Church in the thirteenth century to try cases of heresy and other offenses against the church. Those convicted could be handed over to the civil authorities for punishment, including execution.

notes for Inquisition

The Inquisition was most active in Spain, especially under Tomás de Torquemada (see also Torquemada); its officials sometimes gained confessions through torture. It did not cease operation in the Spanish Empire until the nineteenth century.

notes for Inquisition

By association, a harsh or unjust trial or interrogation may be called an “inquisition.”

单词	inquisition
释义	inquisition [ in-kwuh-zish-uhn, ing- ] / ˌɪn kwəˈzɪʃ ən, ˌɪŋ- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR inquisition ON THESAURUS.COM noun an official investigation, especially one of a political or religious nature, characterized by lack of regard for individual rights, prejudice on the part of the examiners, and recklessly cruel punishments. any harsh, difficult, or prolonged questioning. the act of inquiring; inquiry; research. an investigation, or process of inquiry. a judicial or official inquiry. the finding of such an inquiry. the document embodying the result of such inquiry. (initial capital letter)Roman Catholic Church. a former special tribunal, engaged chiefly in combating and punishing heresy.Compare Holy Office. Spanish Inquisition. Origin of inquisition 1350–1400; Middle English inquisicio(u)n<Latin inquīsītiōn- (stem of inquīsītiō), equivalent to inquīsīt(us) past participle of inquīrere to inquire + -iōn--ion SYNONYMS FOR inquisition 5 inquest, hearing. SEE SYNONYMS FOR inquisition ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM inquisition in·qui·si·tion·al, adjectivepre·in·qui·si·tion, noun Words nearby inquisition inquire, inquire after, inquiries, inquiring, inquiry, inquisition, inquisitionist, inquisitive, inquisitor, Inquisitor-General, inquisitorial Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for inquisition They will be subjected to inquisition, and will await resurrection in the grave like any normal Muslim. An Ex-Radical's Open Letter to ISIS Fighters: Quit Now While You Can!\|Maajid Nawaz\|September 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Why is the agency getting what amounts to a free ride in the current inquisition? Truth, Justice and Benghazi\|Christopher Dickey\|May 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST “When you say ‘Christianity’ to Israelis they immediately think of the Holocaust and the [Spanish] Inquisition,” he told Haaretz. Ambassador Oren Vs. Rabbi Jacobs\|Sigal Samuel\|November 14, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Formerly the office of the Inquisition, the CDF now occupies itself with policing church doctrine. Pope Benedict XVI Appoints Catholic Church’s New Top Cop\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|July 4, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Things began to take a farcical turn when the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform took over the inquisition. Elizabeth Warren’s Summer Grilling\|Gary Rivlin\|July 14, 2011\|DAILY BEAST As all the bishops in Spain were ordered to publish this brief, the Inquisition could not suppress it, however humiliating it was. A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 3\|Henry Charles Lea A procession was held, in which the functionaries of the Inquisition took part. A History of Spain\|Charles E. Chapman As yet, as I said in the last lecture, there was no Inquisition in Mexico. English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century\|James Anthony Froude Returning to Valladolid, he acted as censor (cualificador) of books (including versions of the Bible) for the Inquisition. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4\|Various The arm of the Inquisition was long, its watch was vigilant, and its weapons were subtle. Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam\|Ephraim Emerton British Dictionary definitions for inquisition (1 of 2) inquisition / (ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən) / noun the act of inquiring deeply or searchingly; investigation a deep or searching inquiry, esp a ruthless official investigation of individuals in order to suppress revolt or root out the unorthodox an official inquiry, esp one held by a jury before an officer of the Crown another word for inquest (def. 2) Derived forms of inquisition inquisitional, adjectiveinquisitionist, noun Word Origin for inquisition C14: from legal Latin inquīsītiō, from inquīrere to seek for; see inquire British Dictionary definitions for inquisition (2 of 2) Inquisition / (ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən) / noun history a judicial institution of the Roman Catholic Church (1232–1820) founded to discover and suppress heresySee also Spanish Inquisition Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to inquisition interrogation, trial, investigation, inquiry, cross-examination, third degree Cultural definitions for inquisition Inquisition A court established by the Roman Catholic Church in the thirteenth century to try cases of heresy and other offenses against the church. Those convicted could be handed over to the civil authorities for punishment, including execution. notes for Inquisition The Inquisition was most active in Spain, especially under Tomás de Torquemada (see also Torquemada); its officials sometimes gained confessions through torture. It did not cease operation in the Spanish Empire until the nineteenth century. notes for Inquisition By association, a harsh or unjust trial or interrogation may be called an “inquisition.” The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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inquisition

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