имя существительное 1) следствие, расследование, дознание Например: to carry out / conduct an inquisition — проводить расследование Синоним(ы): inquiry, investigation, examination 2) (the Inquisition) [историческое] инквизиция 3) а) следствие с нарушением прав человека, использованием пыток б) суровый допрос
noun Etymology: Middle English inquisicioun, from Anglo-French inquisition, from Latin inquisition-, inquisitio, from inquirere 1. the act of inquiring; examination 2. a judicial or official inquiry or examination usually before a jury; also the finding of the jury 3. a. capitalized a former Roman Catholic tribunal for the discovery and punishment of heresy b. an investigation conducted with little regard for individual rights c. a severe questioning • inquisitional adjective