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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInquisitorial
/ɪnˌkwɪzɪˈtɔːriəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to a legal system in which the court is responsible for investigating and determining the facts of a case.
"The inquisitorial system allows judges to play a more active role in gathering evidence." - 2
Characterized by a questioning or probing nature, often in a harsh or severe manner.
"The inquisitorial style of the interview made the witness uncomfortable."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'inquisitorial' originates from the Latin word 'inquisitio', meaning 'inquiry' or 'investigation', which evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 16th century. It refers to a legal system where the court is actively involved in investigating the facts of a case.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Inquisitorial" is said worldwide
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inquisitorial
Transliteration: ɛ̃kɥizitɔʁjal
"Le système inquisitorial permet au juge de jouer un rôle actif dans l'enquête."
inquisitorisch
Transliteration: ɪnkwizitɔʁɪʃ
"Das inquisitorische System erfordert eine aktive Rolle des Richters."
inquisitorio
Transliteration: inkwiziˈtɔːrjo
"Il sistema inquisitorio consente al giudice di partecipare attivamente all'indagine."
inquisitorial
Transliteration: inkwisiˈtoɾjal
"El sistema inquisitorial permite al juez investigar activamente los hechos."
inquisitorial
Transliteration: ĩkwiziˈtɔʁjal
"O sistema inquisitorial permite que o juiz atue ativamente na investigação."
अन्वेषणात्मक
Transliteration: anveṣaṇātmak
"अन्वेषणात्मक प्रणाली में न्यायाधीश साक्ष्यों को इकट्ठा करने में सक्रिय भूमिका निभाते हैं।"
审讯的
Transliteration: shěnxùn de
"审讯的系统允许法官积极参与调查。"
심문적인
Transliteration: simmunjeogin
"심문적인 시스템은 판사가 적극적으로 사실을 조사할 수 있게 합니다."
尋問的な
Transliteration: jinmon-teki na
"尋問的なシステムでは、裁判官が積極的に事実を調査します。"
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