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auto-da-fe

 

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Noun auto-da-fe has 1 sense
  1. auto-da-fe - the burning to death of heretics (as during the Spanish Inquisition)
    --1 is a kind of
    burning, burning at the stake

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Auto-da-fé

Definition:

The term "auto-da-fé" refers to a public ritual that took place in Spain and Portugal during the Spanish Inquisition. It involved the public confession of heretics and their penance, which could include imprisonment, fines, or even execution.

Senses:

1. Historical Sense:

In the historical sense, "auto-da-fé" refers to the ritualistic event organized by the Inquisition.

Example Sentence: During the Spanish Inquisition, many people were forced to attend auto-da-fé ceremonies where accused heretics were publicly punished.

2. Figurative Sense:

In a figurative sense, "auto-da-fé" can be used to describe any public condemnation or punishment.

Example Sentence: The tabloid newspaper's relentless campaign against the politician was akin to a modern-day auto-da-fé.

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