- 1. n. A judgment of the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal condemning or acquitting persons accused of religious offenses. Source: opted
- 2. n. An execution of such sentence, by the civil power, esp. the burning of a heretic. It was usually held on Sunday, and was made a great public solemnity by impressive forms and ceremonies. Source: opted
- 3. n. A session of the court of Inquisition. Source: opted
- 4. n. the burning to death of heretics (as during the Spanish Inquisition) Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. A judgment of the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal condemning or acquitting persons accused of religious offenses. 2. An execution of such sentence, by the civil power, esp. the burning of a heretic. It was usually held on Sunday, and was made a great public solemnity by impressive forms and ceremonies. 3. A session of the court of Inquisition. Source: webster
- 6. n the burning to death of heretics (as during the Spanish Inquisition) Source: ecdict
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