"Spanish Inquisition" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Spanish Inquisition}} 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. Tags: historical Related terms: third degree
    Sense id: en-Spanish_Inquisition-en-name-kTEmAffM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 59 41
  2. (figuratively) Excessive questioning or interrogation. Tags: figuratively
    Sense id: en-Spanish_Inquisition-en-name-p2jc8yUQ

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