inquisition

Meanings

• Noun

  A formal investigation or interrogation, especially one conducted by a public authority.

  - "The inquisition into the financial dealings of the corporation was lengthy and thorough."
  - "The inquisition uncovered evidence of corruption and mismanagement."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪŋkwɪˈzɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inquisition
mission , session , obsession

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Variants

List of all variants of inquisition that leads to same result
inquisition , inquisitional , inquisitions , the Inquisition

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Etymology

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From Old French enquête, from enquêter to inquire, ask, seek.

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Trivia

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1. The Inquisition was not a single institution, but rather a network of tribunals operating in various European countries.

2. The Inquisition was notorious for its use of torture to extract confessions, but this was not a regular practice and was only used in extreme cases.

3. The last execution by the Spanish Inquisition took place in 1826.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tribunal: A court or judicial body.

2. Heresy: A belief or theory that is strongly at variance with commonly accepted beliefs or practices.

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Culture

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The Inquisition was a series of tribunals established by the Catholic Church to combat heresy. It operated from the 13th to the 18th century. The Inquisition is a significant part of European history and has been the subject of numerous works of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "inquisition"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a formal investigation or interrogation.
   - Imagine a group of people in robes sitting around a table, questioning individuals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a formal investigation or interrogation.
   - Think of the Inquisition as a means of uncovering the truth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I-N-Q-U-I-T to remember the meaning: Investigation, Notification, Questioning, Understanding, Interrogation, Truth.

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