Definition of inquisition
1a
capitalized
: a former Roman Catholic tribunal for the discovery and punishment of heresy
b
: an investigation conducted with little regard for individual rights
c
: a severe questioning
2
: a judicial or official inquiry or examination usually before a jury
also
: the finding of the jury
3
: the act of inquiring : examination
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The first known use of inquisition was in the 14th century
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