inquisitions (Meaning)
inquisitions
an investigation conducted with little concern for individual rights, a judicial or official inquiry or examination usually before a jury, the finding that results from such an inquiry, a severe questioning, inquest, a former Roman Catholic tribunal for the discovery and punishment of heresy, a former Roman Catholic court for the discovery and punishment of heresy, the finding of the jury, the act of inquiring, the act of inquiring or examining, an investigation conducted with little regard for individual rights
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an investigation conducted with little concern for individual rights, a judicial or official inquiry or examination usually before a jury, the finding that resu
explorations,investigations, inquiries, probes, probings, studies, examinations, researches, disquisitions, inspections
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The Spanish Inquisition conducted brutal inquiries and trials to eradicate heresy.
The inquisition into the alleged conspiracy against the state uncovered little evidence.
The papal inquisition sought to uncover and punish individuals accused of witchcraft.
The inquisition's methods often involved torture and coercion, resulting in forced confessions.
