inquisition

Etymology

From Old French inquisicion, from Latin inquisitio, from inquirere.

noun

  1. An inquiry or investigation into the truth of some matter.
  2. An inquest.
  3. A questioning.
  4. The finding of a jury, especially such a finding under a writ of inquiry.

verb

  1. (obsolete) To make inquisition concerning; to inquire into.

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