English Explanatory Dictionary

Spanish Inquisition

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An extension of the Papal Inquisition, established in 15th-century Spain to investigate and punish converted Jews and Muslims thought to be insincere.
  2. Excessive questioning or interrogation.

Word forms

Spanish Inquisition

Related words

third degree
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