Spanish Inquisition
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English
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]- (historical) An extension of the Papal Inquisition, established in 15th-century Spain to investigate and punish converted Jews and Muslims thought to be insincere.
- (figuratively) Excessive questioning or interrogation.
- I agreed to answer a few questions, but I didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition.
See also
[edit]Further reading
[edit]- Spanish Inquisition on Wikipedia.Wikipedia