anacrisis

noun

an·​a·​cri·​sis
ˌanəˈkrīsə̇s
plural anacrises
-īˌsēz
: an investigation of truth in a civil law case in which the interrogation and inquiry are often accompanied by torture

Word History

Etymology

Greek anakrisis examination of the parties concerned in a lawsuit, from anakrinein to examine, interrogate, from ana- + krinein to choose, determine, separate

First Known Use

circa 1773, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anacrisis was circa 1773

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“Anacrisis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anacrisis. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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