inquisitorial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to an inquisition, specifically the Inquisition.
  2. In a manner of inquisition or inquisitors.
  3. Describing a trial system in which the prosecutor also acts as judge.

Word forms

inquisitorial more inquisitorial most inquisitorial

Etymology

From inquisitory + -ial.

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