Pronunciation:
in-kw
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zish-nFunction: noun
1 : the act of inquiring
2 : INQUEST
3 a capitalized : a former Roman Catholic court for the discovery and punishment of heresy b : an investigation conducted with little concern for individual rights c : a severe questioning
- in·qui·si·tion·al
/-zish-nl, -n-l/ adjective
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