(adj) especially indicating a form of prosecution in which proceedings are secret and the accused is questioned by a prosecutor who acts also as the judge, Ant.accusatorial
(adj) marked by inquisitive interest; especially suggestive of an ecclesiastical inquisitor; ; - Waldo Frank, Example: the press was inquisitorial to the point of antagonism; a practical police force with true inquisitorial talents
(adj) diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation, Syn.probing, searching, Example: a probing inquiry; a searching investigation of their past dealings
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
n. [ L.: cf. F. inquisiteur. See Inquire. ] 1. An inquisitive person; one fond of asking questions. [ R. ] “Inquisitors are tatlers.” Feltham. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) One whose official duty it is to examine and inquire, as coroners, sheriffs, etc. Mozley & W. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (R.C.Ch.) A member of the Court of Inquisition. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. inquisitorial. ] 1. Pertaining to inquisition; making rigorous and unfriendly inquiry; searching; as, inquisitorial power. “Illiberal and inquisitorial abuse.” F. Blackburne. [ 1913 Webster ]
He conferred on it a kind of inquisitorial and censorious power even over the laity, and directed it to inquire into all matters of conscience. Hume. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Pertaining to the Court of Inquisition or resembling its practices. “Inquisitorial robes.” C. Buchanan. [ 1913 Webster ]
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
