inquisitorial

Adjective
  1. 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 (synset 303053519)
  2. Marked by inquisitive interest;
    Especially suggestive of an ecclesiastical inquisitor (synset 300882866)
    "the press was inquisitorial to the point of antagonism"; "a practical police force with true inquisitorial talents"
    similar to: inquiring - given to inquiry
  3. Having the authority to conduct official investigations (synset 300882710)
    "the inquisitorial power of the Senate"
    similar to: inquiring - given to inquiry

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