Inquisitorial (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having the authority to conduct official investigations; "the inquisitorial power of the Senate".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The committee was granted inquisitorial powers to investigate the allegations of corruption within the government.
- The inquisitorial authority of the grand jury allowed them to subpoena witnesses and gather evidence.
- The judge's inquisitorial role in the trial was to question the defendant and determine the facts of the case.
- The inquisitorial powers of the parliamentary committee enabled them to conduct a thorough investigation into the scandal.
- The inquisitorial authority of the inspector general allowed her to investigate allegations of misconduct within the agency.
Meaning 2
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.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The journalist's inquisitorial nature led her to dig deeper into the politician's financial records.
- The inquisitorial tone of the prosecutor's questions made the defendant feel uneasy and defensive.
- The police officer's inquisitorial skills were renowned for being able to extract information from even the most reluctant witnesses.
- The inquisitorial nature of the investigation led to a thorough examination of all the evidence and witnesses.
- The journalist's inquisitorial style of questioning was often criticized for being too aggressive and confrontational.
Related Words
Meaning 3
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.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).