Definitions for inquisitorial
in·quisi·to·ri·al

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inquisitorialadjective

   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. inquisitorialadjective

   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. inquisitorialadjective

   having the authority to conduct official investigations

   "the inquisitorial power of the Senate"

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1. inquisitorialadjective

   of or pertaining to an inquisition, specifically the Inquisition

2. inquisitorialadjective

   in a manner of inquisition or inquisitors

3. inquisitorialadjective

   describing a trial system in which the prosecutor also acts as judge

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1. inquisitorial

   An inquisitorial system is a legal system in which the court, or a part of the court, is actively involved in investigating the facts of the case. This is distinct from an adversarial system, in which the role of the court is primarily that of an impartial referee between the prosecution and the defense. Inquisitorial systems are used primarily in countries with civil legal systems, such as France and Italy, or legal systems based on Islamic law like Saudi Arabia, rather than in common law systems. It is the prevalent legal system in Continental Europe, Latin America, African countries not formerly under British rule, East Asia (except Hong Kong), Indochina, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Most countries with an inquisitorial system also have some form of civil code as their main source of law. Countries using common law, including the United States, may use an inquisitorial system for summary hearings in the case of misdemeanors or infractions, such as minor traffic violations. The distinction between an adversarial and inquisitorial system is theoretically unrelated to the distinction between a civil legal and common-law system. Some legal scholars consider inquisitorial misleading, and prefer the word nonadversarial. The function is often vested in the office of the public procurator, as in China, Japan, and Germany.

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1. inquisitorial

   Inquisitorial refers to a legal system or process where the court or a part of the court is actively involved in investigating the facts of the case, as opposed to an adversarial system where the judge acts mainly as an impartial referee. It is characterized by extensive powers or control over the gathering and presentation of evidence, often conducted by the judge or a part of the judge's office. This term originates from the historical Roman Catholic Inquisition.

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1. Inquisitorialadjective

   pertaining to inquisition; making rigorous and unfriendly inquiry; searching; as, inquisitorial power

2. Inquisitorialadjective

   pertaining to the Court of Inquisition or resembling its practices

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. inquisitorial.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of inquisitorial in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

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   The numerical value of inquisitorial in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=inquisitorial
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Inquisitorial
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inquisitorial
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inquisitorial