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Meaning of
Inquisition
in English
Inquisition
us
//ˌɪnkwɪˈzɛɪ.ʃən//
uk
//ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃ.ən//
#uncommon
Plural
Inquisitions
Definitions
Proper Noun
roman
Catholic
Church's
tribunal
for
heresy
;
suppression
a
violation
of
rights
through
harsh
interrogation
The
Inquisition
was
a
period
of
violent
suppression
of
heresy
.
Noun
investigation
into
truth
and
facts
The
committee
launched
an
inquisition
into
the
company's
financial
records
.
