An inquiry or investigation into the truth of some matter. / An inquest. / A questioning. / The finding of a jury, especially such a finding under a writ of inquiry.

(obsolete) To make inquisition concerning; to inquire into.

(historical) A tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church set up to investigate and suppress heresy. / (by extension) A harsh or rigorous interrogation that violates the rights of an individual.

Of or pertaining to an inquisition.

plural of inquisition

present participle of inquisition

simple past tense and past participle of inquisition

In an inquisitive manner; curiously.

The quality of being inquisitive; curiosity.

Eager to acquire knowledge. / Too curious; overly interested; nosy.