inquisition
//ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən//
Noun
inquisitionSingular
inquisitionsPlural
1
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
The job interview felt like an inquisition with all those difficult questions.
2
(historical) A judicial institution established by the Roman Catholic Church to discover and suppress heresy.
The Spanish Inquisition was established in 1478 to maintain Catholic orthodoxy.
3
A harsh or oppressive investigation or examination.
The job interview felt like an inquisition, with the panel asking relentless personal questions.