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INQUISITION

in-kwi-zish'-un (darash, "to follow," "diligently inquire," "question," "search" (Dt 19:18; Ps 9:12), baqash, "to search out," "to strive after," "inquire" (Est 2:23)): The term refers, as indicated by these passages, first of all to a careful and diligent inquiry necessary to ascertain the truth from witnesses in a court, but may also refer to a careful examination into circumstances or conditions without official authority.
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'inquisition'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.

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