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Inquisitorial — inquisitorial antonyms, definition

1. inquisitorial (Adjective)

1 antonym
accusatorial
3 definitions

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. ex. "the press was inquisitorial to the point of antagonism" ex. "a practical police force with true inquisitorial talents"

inquisitorial (Adjective) — Having the authority to conduct official investigations. ex. "the inquisitorial power of the Senate"