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inquisition

UK
/ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

Translations

inquisitionnoun
inquisitions
pl
UK
/ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/
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.
Additional translations
допрос
расследование
Synonyms
interrogation
inquest
scrutiny
probe
inquiry
examination
query
investigation
inquisitionadjective
more inquisition
Comp.
most inquisition
Super.
UK
/ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
Used attributively to qualify another noun, especially referring to harsh or inquisitorial methods.

Definitions

inquisitionnoun
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.
inquisitionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the Inquisition or of severe, persistent questioning.
The detainees were subjected to inquisition tactics during the interrogation.
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