Inquisitor
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
A designation of sheriffs, coroners super visum, corporis, and the like, who have power to inquire into certain mat- In Ecclesiastical Law. The name of an officer who is authorized to inquire into heresies, and the like, and to punish them; a judge.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
A designation of sheriffs, coroners super visum corporis, and the like, who have power to Inquire into certain matters. In Ecclesiastical Law. The name of an officer who is authorized to inquire into heresies, and the like, and to punish them. A Judge.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A designation of sheriffs, coroners super visum corporis, and the like, who have power to inquire into certain matters. f