Meaning & Definition of Inquisition in English
English⟶
Inquisition
/ɪnkwəzɪʃən/
noun
1. A former tribunal of the roman catholic church (1232-1820) created to discover and suppress heresy
synonym:
- Inquisition
2. A severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)
synonym:
- inquisition