(historical) A tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church set up to investigate and suppress heresy. / (by extension) A harsh or rigorous interrogation that violates the rights of an individual.

Of or pertaining to an inquisition.

An inquiry or investigation into the truth of some matter. / An inquest. / A questioning. / The finding of a jury, especially such a finding under a writ of inquiry.

(obsolete) To make inquisition concerning; to inquire into.

plural of inquisition

present participle of inquisition

simple past tense and past participle of inquisition

The quality of being inquisitive; curiosity.

In an inquisitive manner; curiously.

Eager to acquire knowledge. / Too curious; overly interested; nosy.