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During the time of the Reformation, the Inquisition was a series of institutions within the Catholic Church aimed at combating heresy. It involved the systematic interrogation, punishment, and suppression of individuals believed to be deviating from Catholic doctrine. The Inquisition was a tool used to maintain religious conformity and authority within the Church.

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