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inquisitor
nounmasculineformaluncommon/ĩ.ki.ziˈdoɾ/in·qui·si·dor
Definition
11. 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.
Usage examples
“The inquisitor demanded a confession from the accused.”
“The committee chair acted like an inquisitor during the hearing.”
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Grand Inquisitorinquisitor's tribunalinquisitorial methods