inquisitorial

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

Adjective Satellite

• marked by inquisitive interest; especially suggestive of an ecclesiastical inquisitor; ; - Waldo Frank
  • "the press was inquisitorial to the point of antagonism"
  • "a practical police force with true inquisitorial talents"
• having the authority to conduct official investigations
  • "the inquisitorial power of the Senate"

Adj

• Of or pertaining to an inquisition, specifically the Inquisition.
• In a manner of inquisition or inquisitors.
• Describing a trial system in which the prosecutor also acts as judge.

Antonyms

accusatorial

Related Words

inquest, inquisition, inquisitor, procurator