| Definition of 'inquisitorial' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) inquisitorial
especially indicating a form of prosecution in which proceedings are secret and the accused is questioned by a prosecutor who acts also as the judge
2. (adj) inquisitorial
marked by inquisitive interest; especially suggestive of an ecclesiastical inquisitor
"the press was inquisitorial to the point of antagonism"; "a practical police force with true inquisitorial talents"- Waldo Frank
3. (adj) inquisitorial
having the authority to conduct official investigations
"the inquisitorial power of the Senate"
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| Definition of 'inquisitorial' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) inquisitorial
pertaining to inquisition; making rigorous and unfriendly inquiry; searching; as, inquisitorial power
2. (adj) inquisitorial
pertaining to the Court of Inquisition or resembling its practices
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