INSPECTION
In*spec"tion, n. Etym: [L. inspectio: cf. F. inspection.]
1. The act or process of inspecting or looking at carefully; a strict or prying examination; close or careful scrutiny; investigation. Spenser. With narrow search, and with inspection deep, Considered every creature. Milton.
2. The act of overseeing; official examination or superintendence. Trial by inspection (O. Eng. Law), a mode of trial in which the case was settled by the individual observation and decision of the judge upon the testimony of his own senses, without the intervention of a jury. Abbott.
INSPECTIVE
In*spect"ive, a. Etym: [L. inspectivus.]
Defn: Engaged in inspection; inspecting; involving inspection.
INSPECTOR
In*spect"or, n. Etym: [L.: cf. F. inspecteur.]
Defn: One who inspects, views, or oversees; one to whom the supervision of any work is committed; one who makes an official view or examination, as a military or civil officer; a superintendent; a supervisor; an overseer. Inspector general (Mil.), a staff officer of an army, whose duties are those of inspection, and embrace everything relative to organization, recruiting, discharge, administration, accountability for money and property, instruction, police, and discipline.
INSPECTORATE
In*spect"or*ate, n.
Defn: Inspectorship. [R.]
INSPECTORIAL
In`spec*to"ri*al, a.