inquisitorial

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.