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inquisitorial

/ɪnˌkwɪsɪˈtɔːriəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does inquisitorial mean?

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of an inquisitor; inquiring or investigating with authority. An inquisitorial system of justice is one in which the judge takes an active role in investigating the facts of a case.

Example

"The inquisitorial approach to research led to a more thorough understanding of the subject."

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