inquisition
Etymology
From Old French inquisicion, from Latin inquisitio, from inquirere.
noun
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An inquiry or investigation into the truth of some matter. -
An inquest. -
A questioning. -
The finding of a jury, especially such a finding under a writ of inquiry.
verb
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(obsolete) To make inquisition concerning; to inquire into.
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