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inquisitorial Definition

in·quisi·to·rial (in kwiz′ə tôrē əl)

adjective

  1. of or like an inquisitor or inquisition
  2. inquisitive; prying

Etymology: < ML inquisitorius

inquisitorial Related Forms
in·quis′i·to·ri·ally adverb
inquisitorial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • procedure: This is explained in part by the different, more inquisitorial, procedure for the investigation of crime in France.
  • process: Back to top Part of the effectiveness of Ombudsman services lies in the model of complaint handling we have adopted -- the inquisitorial process.
  • approach: He is not allowed to take an inquisitorial approach.
  • system: The Corpus Juris system places the burden of proof on the individual under an inquisitorial system.
  • role: Some judges adopt an inquisitorial role, whilst others are prepared to allow both parties to present their entire life's story.
  • adversarial: I think back to our teaching: tribunals are supposed to be inquisitorial, not adversarial.

Preposition: in

  • nature: The tribunal was inquisitorial in nature and had to conduct inquires and go into the merits of the case.

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