Inquisition
Pronunciation
Origin
From Old French inquisicion, from Latin inquisitio
Full definition of inquisition
Noun
inquisition
(plural inquisitions)- an investigation or inquiry into the truth of some matter
- Latimeras I could learn through earnest inquisition
- ShakespeareLet not search and inquisition quail
To bring again these foolish runaways. - an inquest
- a questioning
- The finding of a jury, especially such a finding under a writ of inquiry.
- BlackstoneThe justices in eyre had it formerly in charge to make inquisition concerning them by a jury of the county.
Derived terms
Verb
- (obsolete) To make inquisition concerning; to inquire into.----