inquisitorial system

noun

a trial system in which the prosecutor also acts as judge

Opposite
adversarial system
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Meanings

nouninquisitorial system (plural inquisitorial systems)

plural inquisitorial systems

  1. lawa trial system in which the prosecutor also acts as judge

    Antonyms: adversarial system

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna trial system in which the prosecutor also acts as judge

Opposite
adversarial system
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“inquisitorial system.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/inquisitorial%20system. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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