Read the example sentence and study the chart of suffixes.
The lawyer did not believe the witness was telling the
truth, so she conducted a thorough inquisition.
Based on the suffix meanings, which phrase best
defines the word inquisition?
O process of extended questioning
O document stating the facts of the case
O theory on how the events occurred
O rank in the judicial system
Suffix
Definition
-acy
-ism
state or quality
practice or belief
act or proceedings
position held
-tion
-ship

process of extended questioning

Explanation:

In the given question, the suffix for the word  inquisition is "-tion" which means act or proceedings  position held.

The phrase that best  defines the word inquisition is "process of extended questioning" on the basis of suffix definition "-tion". As per the sentence, if the lawyer did not believe the witness was telling the  truth then he/she will  conduct a series or process of questioning, that can reveal the truth.

Hence, the correct answer is "process of extended questioning".

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