inquisitorial

inquisitorial is an   Adverb

Definition:

[1] Pertaining to inquisition; making rigorous and unfriendly inquiry; searching; as, inquisitorial power. "Illiberal and inquisitorial abuse." F. Blackburne. 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.

[2] Pertaining to the Court of Inquisition or resembling its practices. "Inquisitorial robes." C. Buchanan.

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