Ad extirpanda
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Ad extirpanda is a 1252 papal bull that authorized and regulated the use of torture by the Inquisition in the persecution of heretics.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Ad extirpanda canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T622046 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ad extirpanda Context triple: [Pope Innocent IV, issuedBull, Ad extirpanda]
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A.
Las Bombas
Las Bombas is a Metrobús station in Mexico City that serves as a terminus on Line 5 of the bus rapid transit system.
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B.
Zooropa
Zooropa is a 1993 experimental rock album by Irish band U2 that blends alternative rock with electronic and ambient influences.
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C.
The Paras
The Paras are an elite airborne infantry regiment of the British Army renowned for their rigorous training, rapid deployment capabilities, and distinguished combat history.
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D.
La Rampa
La Rampa is a famous, bustling avenue in Havana’s Vedado district known for its mid-20th-century architecture, nightlife, and cultural landmarks.
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E.
Overload
"Overload" is a song by the Christian rock band Darkness and Light, likely featuring their characteristic blend of heavy guitar-driven sound and spiritually themed lyrics.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ad extirpanda Target entity description: Ad extirpanda is a 1252 papal bull that authorized and regulated the use of torture by the Inquisition in the persecution of heretics.
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A.
Las Bombas
Las Bombas is a Metrobús station in Mexico City that serves as a terminus on Line 5 of the bus rapid transit system.
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B.
Zooropa
Zooropa is a 1993 experimental rock album by Irish band U2 that blends alternative rock with electronic and ambient influences.
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C.
The Paras
The Paras are an elite airborne infantry regiment of the British Army renowned for their rigorous training, rapid deployment capabilities, and distinguished combat history.
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D.
La Rampa
La Rampa is a famous, bustling avenue in Havana’s Vedado district known for its mid-20th-century architecture, nightlife, and cultural landmarks.
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E.
Overload
"Overload" is a song by the Christian rock band Darkness and Light, likely featuring their characteristic blend of heavy guitar-driven sound and spiritually themed lyrics.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
medieval legal document
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papal bull ⓘ |
| aimsAt |
protection of the faith
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suppression of heresy ⓘ |
| author | Pope Innocent IV ⓘ |
| citedAs | Ad extirpanda (incipit) ⓘ |
| concerns |
Inquisition
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heresy ⓘ use of torture ⓘ |
| date | 1252 ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
institutionalized torture in inquisitorial trials
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strengthened cooperation between church and state against heresy ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | High Middle Ages ⓘ |
| issuedBy | Holy See ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Papal States ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| legalStatus | authorized use of torture by inquisitors ⓘ |
| placeOfIssue | Lyon ⓘ |
| regulates |
conditions for use of torture
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procedures of the Inquisition ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Roman Inquisition
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medieval canon law ⓘ medieval inquisitorial procedure ⓘ |
| requires |
civil authorities to assist inquisitors
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secular officials to execute sentences against heretics ⓘ |
| setsLimit |
torture not to cause loss of life
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torture not to cause loss of limb ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
historical studies of the Inquisition
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scholarly debate on church and torture ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Ad extirpanda Description of subject: Ad extirpanda is a 1252 papal bull that authorized and regulated the use of torture by the Inquisition in the persecution of heretics.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.