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Inquisitor

Inquisitor Meaning & Definition
Inquisitor Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Inquisitor?

[n] a questioner who is excessively harsh
[n] an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition

Synonyms | Synonyms for Inquisitor: interrogator

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See Also | asker | enquirer | functionary | Grand Inquisitor | inquirer | official | querier | questioner

Inquisitor In Webster's Dictionary

\In*quis"i*tor\, n. [L.: cf. F. inquisiteur. See {Inquire}.] 1. An inquisitive person; one fond of asking questions. [R.] ``Inquisitors are tatlers.'' --Feltham. 2. (Law) One whose official duty it is to examine and inquire, as coroners, sheriffs, etc. --Mozley & W. 3. (R.C.Ch.) A member of the Court of Inquisition.

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