inquisitie

Definitions of inquisitie
  1. noun
    a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
    synonyms: enquête, navraag
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    type of:
    antecedentenonderzoek, doorlichting, onderzoek, opsporingswerk, speurwerk
    the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
  2. noun
    an instance of questioning
    synonyms: navraag, vraag
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    antonyms:
    antwoord
    the speech act of replying to a question
  3. noun
    a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)
    synonyms: enquête, geloofsonderzoek, geloofsvervolging, getuigenverhoor, kerkvervolging
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    type of:
    examen, interrogatie, ondervraging, verhoor
    formal systematic questioning
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