Associations to the word «Inquisitorial»

INQUISITORIAL, adjective. Of or pertaining to an inquisition, specifically the Inquisition

INQUISITORIAL, adjective. In a manner of inquisition or inquisitors

INQUISITORIAL, adjective. (legal) describing a trial system in which the prosecutor also acts as judge

INQUISITORIAL, adjective. 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.

INQUISITORIAL, adjective. 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.

INQUISITORIAL, adjective. Having the authority to conduct official investigations; "the inquisitorial power of the Senate".