Spanish Inquisition

English

Proper noun

Spanish Inquisition

1. (historical) An extension of the Papal Inquisition, established in 15th-century Spain to investigate and punish converted Jews and Muslims thought to be insincere.
2. (figuratively) Excessive questioning or interrogation.

   I agreed to answer a few questions, but I didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition.

See also

• third degree

Further reading

• Spanish Inquisition on Wikipedia.Wikipedia