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inquisition

/ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisitionsubstantiv

inquisitions

Pl.

/ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

Übersetzungen

The Spanish Inquisition was established in 1478.

Испанская инквизиция была учреждена в 1478 году.

The detective's inquisition revealed new evidence.

Дознание детектива выявило новые доказательства.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Definitionen

A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

The committee's inquisition into the company's financial practices lasted several months.

A historical tribunal established by the Catholic Church for the suppression of heresy, particularly active in the 15th to 17th centuries.

The Spanish Inquisition was notorious for its harsh methods and strict enforcement of religious orthodoxy.

Synonyme

inquisitionadjektiv

more inquisition

Komp.

most inquisition

Super.

/ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Used attributively to qualify another noun, especially referring to harsh or inquisitorial methods.

Definitionen

Relating to or characteristic of the Inquisition or of severe, persistent questioning.

The detainees were subjected to inquisition tactics during the interrogation.