Inquisitorial (adjective)

1. Of or relating to an inquisition.
2. Relating to or characterized by inquiry or investigation.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin inquisitorius, from inquisitor 'inquirer', from inquirere 'to inquire'. the current sense of the word dates from the late 16th century.

Examples:

1. The inquisitorial methods used during the Spanish Inquisition were often brutal and inhumane.
2. An inquisitorial approach is often used in criminal investigations to gather evidence.
3. The inquisitorial tone of the interrogator made the subject feel uneasy.
4. The inquisitorial process is designed to uncover the truth.
5. The inquisitorial system is often criticized for its lack of fairness and impartiality.