INQUISITORS

Noun

inquisitors

plural of inquisitor

Source: Wiktionary


INQUISITOR

In*quis"i*tor, n. Etym: [L.: cf. F. inquisiteur. See Inquire.]

1. An inquisitive person; one fond of asking questions. [R.] "Inquisitors are tatlers." Feltham.

2. (Law)

Definition: One whose official duty it is to examine and inquire, as coroners, sheriffs, etc. Mozley & W.

3. (R.C.Ch.)

Definition: A member of the Court of Inquisition.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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