Definition of "inquisitory" [inquisitory]

• Diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation (adjective)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "A wonderful message indeed, considering that Mr. Sullivan himself was the chief architect of that inquisitory foray, which he pressed unrelentingly."
• "From abroad this looks like a rebirth of inquisitory methods."
• "Broad investigatory, inquisitory and subpoena powers were given to that body of citizens drawn from the community; like powers were not intended to be in the hands of the prosecutors of crime."