tribunal of the holy office of the inquisition

The Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition refers to a judicial institution established by the Catholic Church in the late Middle Ages, primarily in Spain and other European countries. Its purpose was to combat heresy, enforce religious orthodoxy, and investigate, prosecute, and punish individuals perceived as threats to the Church's power and beliefs through a combination of legal, religious, and coercive methods.

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