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inquisitor

UK
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtə/
US
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

Translations

inquisitornoun
inquisitors
pl
UK
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtə/
US
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/
The inquisitor grilled the suspect for hours, trying to uncover the truth.
L'inquisiteur a interrogé le suspect pendant des heures, essayant de découvrir la vérité.
inquisiteurDans un contexte historique, notamment pour l'Inquisition espagnole.
The inquisitor was feared throughout the region for his relentless pursuit of heretics.
L'inquisiteur était craint dans toute la région pour sa poursuite implacable des hérétiques.
Additional translations
enquêteurSens historique en droit écossais.
Synonyms
interrogator
questioner
investigator
examiner
prober

Definitions

inquisitornoun
A person who inquires, especially one who is excessively harsh or searching in their questioning.
The inquisitor grilled the suspect for hours, trying to uncover the truth.
An official in charge of conducting an inquisition, particularly in historical contexts such as the Spanish Inquisition.
The inquisitor was feared throughout the region for his relentless pursuit of heretics.
In Scots or historical civil law: an official comparable to a coroner, appointed to investigate sudden or suspicious deaths.
The local inquisitor recorded the testimony of witnesses after the body was discovered.
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