inquisition
noun
In Jewish tradition
Meaning
A long, hard, official questioning or investigation. It is also the name of a harsh church court of the past. tree →
Examples
- He breaketh in pieces mighty men without inquisition, and setteth others in their stead. (Writings JOB.34.24, JPS 1917) tree →
- And when inquisition was made of the matter, and it was found to be so, they were both hanged on a tree; and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king. (Writings EST.2.23, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
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On Mova
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