inquisitor
nounmasculineformal/ĩ.ki.ziˈdoɾ/low
in·qui·si·dor
Definition
1. An officer of the Inquisition, responsible for investigating and prosecuting heresy. 2. A person who conducts an inquisition, especially in a harsh or relentless manner.
The inquisitor demanded a confession from the accused.
The committee chair acted like an inquisitor during the hearing.
Common collocations
Grand Inquisitorinquisitor's tribunalinquisitorial methods
Etymology
Do latim 'inquisitor', de 'inquirere' (investigar).