An inquisitor was an official (usually with judicial or investigative functions) in an inquisition – an organization or program intended to eliminate heresy and other things contrary to the doctrine …

The meaning of INQUISITOR is one who inquires or makes inquisition; especially : one who is unduly harsh, severe, or hostile in making an inquiry. How to use inquisitor in a sentence.

INQUISITOR definition: a person who makes an inquisition. See examples of inquisitor used in a sentence.

At first inquisitors offered a simple choice between penance as proof of conversion or death by burning. The penance as used by inquisitors was extended predominantly to followers of …

inquisitor (ɪnˈkwɪzɪtə) n 1. a person who inquires, esp deeply, searchingly, or ruthlessly

4 days ago · inquisitor (plural inquisitors) A person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly.

Inquisitor definition: One who inquires or makes an inquisition, especially a questioner who is excessively rigorous or harsh.