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.
In*spect"ive (?), a. [L. inspectivus.] Engaged in inspection;
inspecting; involving inspection.
In*spect"or (?), n. [L.: cf. F. inspecteur.] 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.