inquisitorial

Example Sentences

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In a letter Mr. Bailey sent to members of the academy days after the vote, he wrote that the organization could not become “an inquisitorial court.”

From New York Times

In a letter to the judge, Mr. Trump’s legal team said “the judicial system relies upon vigorous advocacy amongst the parties, rather than inquisitorial research by the presiding judicial officer.”

From Washington Times

Binnall said the committee is acting as “an inquisitorial tribunal seeking evidence of criminal activity,” which he said is “outside of any of Congress’s legislative powers.”

From Seattle Times

They objected to the company requiring them to fill out "inquisitorial" questionnaires about their reasons for religious exemptions.

From Reuters

Some Spaniards embraced the restrictions with inquisitorial fervour.

From The Guardian