Sekirov Dictionary

inquisition

/ˌɪŋkwɪˈzɪʃən/

noun 5
verb 1
forms 3

noun5

•
An inquiry or investigation into the truth of some matter.
- But as farrefoorth as I coulde learne, through earnest inquisition I thoughte in my conscience the woman was not gilty, all the circumstances well consydered. — 1552
Such an investigation that is asserted to be persecutory by its adversaries.
An inquest.
A questioning.
•
The finding of a jury, especially such a finding under a writ of inquiry.
- The justices in eyre had it formerly in charge to make inquisition concerning them by a jury of the county. — 1765

verb1

•
(no longer used) To make inquisition concerning; to inquire into.
- And in their name I shall for neither friend nor foe conceal what the general murmur is ; that if it come to inquisitioning again — 1644

forms

inquisitioned · inquisitioning · inquisitions

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