n. [ L. inquisitio : cf. F. inquisition. See Inquire, and cf. Inquest. ] 1. The act of inquiring; inquiry; search; examination; inspection; investigation. [ 1913 Webster ]
As I could learn through earnest inquisition. Latimer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Let not search and inquisition quail To bring again these foolish runaways. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) (a) Judicial inquiry; official examination; inquest. (b) The finding of a jury, especially such a finding under a writ of inquiry. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]
The justices in eyre had it formerly in charge to make inquisition concerning them by a jury of the county. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (R. C. Ch.) A court or tribunal for the examination and punishment of heretics, fully established by Pope Gregory IX. in 1235. Its operations were chiefly confined to Spain, Portugal, and their dependencies, and a part of Italy. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ LL. inquisitionalis. ] Relating to inquiry or inquisition; inquisitorial; also, of or pertaining to, or characteristic of, the Inquisition. [ 1913 Webster ]
All the inquisitional rigor . . . executed upon books. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
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