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inquisition

/ɪnˈkwɪzɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does inquisition mean?

noun

A formal inquiry, especially one conducted by the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages to discover and punish heresy. A thorough and often aggressive investigation.

Example

"The inquisition into the company's financial dealings revealed widespread corruption."

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