# inquisitorial

> English word · Adjective · frequency rank #92,728

## Definitions
1. Of or pertaining to an inquisition, specifically the Inquisition.
2. In a manner of inquisition or inquisitors.
3. Describing a trial system in which the prosecutor also acts as judge.

## Etymology
From inquisitory + -ial.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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