Inquisition
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an investigation or inquiry into the truth of some matter an inquest a questioning
Example sentence: The Philippines is a terrible name, coming from Spain. Phillip II was the father of the inquisition, who I believe died of syphilis. It is my great regret that we didn't change the name of our country.
Inquisition
Part of speech: proper noun
Definition: a tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church set up to investigate and suppress heresya harsh or rigorous interrogation that violates the rights of an individual
Example sentence: The secrets of slavery are concealed like those of the Inquisition.