inquisitorial Sentence Examples
- The inquisitorial court relentlessly pursued those suspected of heresy.
- The judge's inquisitorial manner unnerved the witness.
- The investigation took on an inquisitorial tone as the prosecutor grilled the defendant.
- The inquisitorial nature of the interrogation left the suspect feeling intimidated.
- The committee's inquisitorial approach prevented the witness from providing a full account.
- The government's inquisitorial powers were a tool for suppressing dissent.
- The inquisitorial system of justice placed the burden of proof on the accused.
- The inquisitorial tribunal conducted a relentless pursuit of those suspected of witchcraft.
- The government's inquisitorial tactics were criticized for their lack of due process.
- The inquisitorial style of questioning made it difficult for the witness to provide an unbiased account.
inquisitorial Meaning
inquisitorial (a)
especially indicating a form of prosecution in which proceedings are secret and the accused is questioned by a prosecutor who acts also as the judge
inquisitorial (s)
marked by inquisitive interest; especially suggestive of an ecclesiastical inquisitor
having the authority to conduct official investigations
inquisitorial (a.)
Pertaining to inquisition; making rigorous and unfriendly inquiry; searching; as, inquisitorial power.
Pertaining to the Court of Inquisition or resembling its practices.
Synonyms & Antonyms of inquisitorial
FAQs About the word inquisitorial
especially indicating a form of prosecution in which proceedings are secret and the accused is questioned by a prosecutor who acts also as the judge, marked by
intrusive, inquisitional, officious, quizzical,interrogative, questioning, obtrusive,meddling, interfering, meddlesome
disinterested,indifferent, uncurious, uninterested, uncurious, unconcerned, apathetic, incurious, disinterested, apathetic
The inquisitorial court relentlessly pursued those suspected of heresy.
The judge's inquisitorial manner unnerved the witness.
The investigation took on an inquisitorial tone as the prosecutor grilled the defendant.
The inquisitorial nature of the interrogation left the suspect feeling intimidated.
