in·qui·si·tion ( n kw-zsh  n, ng-)n. 1. The act of inquiring into a matter; an investigation. See Synonyms at inquiry. 2. Law a. An inquest. b. The verdict of a judicial inquiry. 3. a. Inquisition A tribunal formerly held in the Roman Catholic Church and directed at the suppression of heresy. b. An investigation that violates the privacy or rights of individuals. c. A rigorous, harsh interrogation. [Middle English inquisicioun, from Old French inquisicion, from Latin inqu  sti , inqustin-, from inqustus, past participle of inqurere, to inquire; see inquire.]in qui·sition·al adj. |
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