INQUISITORIAL
(adj., adj.sat)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Inquisitorial.
Inquisitorial - as an 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
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accusatorialInquisitorial - as an adjective satellite
Marked by inquisitive interest; especially suggestive of an ecclesiastical inquisitor
Example: "The press was inquisitorial to the point of antagonism"
Having the authority to conduct official investigations
Example: "The inquisitorial power of the senate"
Example Sentences
"The investigative process followed an inquisitorial approach rather than an adversarial one."
"The inquisitorial system allows the judge to actively participate in the fact-finding process."
"During the trial, the attorneys asked numerous inquisitorial questions to gather evidence."
"The inquisitorial nature of the inquiry made the witnesses feel intimidated."
"In an inquisitorial system, the judge plays a more prominent role compared to a jury."
Word Game Points
Is INQUISITORIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inquisitorial is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INQUISITORIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is INQUISITORIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inquisitorial is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINQUISITORIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is INQUISITORIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inquisitorial is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINQUISITORIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
