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Meaning of
inquisition
in English
inquisition
#uncommon
Plural
inquisitions
Definitions
Noun
a
formal
inquiry
into
truth
;
seeking
facts
The
committee
launched
an
inquisition
into
the
company's
financial
records
.
a
perceived
oppressive
investigation
;
targeting
individuals
The
government's
inquisition
of
political
activists
was
widely
criticized
.
an
official
examination
of
circumstances
;
determining
cause
The
police
conducted
a
thorough
inquisition
to
determine
the
cause
of
the
accident
.
