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inquest
[ in-kwest ]
noun
- a legal or judicial inquiry, usually before a jury, especially an investigation made by a coroner into the cause of a death.
Synonyms: ,
- the body of people appointed to hold such an inquiry, especially a coroner's jury.
- the decision or finding based on such inquiry.
- an investigation or examination.
inquest
/ ˈɪ²ÔËŒ°ì·ÉÉ›²õ³Ù /
noun
- an inquiry into the cause of an unexplained, sudden, or violent death, or as to whether or not property constitutes treasure trove, held by a coroner, in certain cases with a jury
- informal.any inquiry or investigation
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of inquest1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of inquest1
Example Sentences
The inquest heard Filip and Ms McEnroe were still alive when the Toyota they were travelling in caught fire, while the other two occupants died in the impact.
Last March, a coroner said Mr Brown's inquest could not continue due to material being withheld on the grounds of national security.
Her inquest in December of the same year ruled the school's inspection had contributed towards her death.
An inquest into the other crash victims is due to take place in April.
Giving evidence during the inquest, the medical staff who treated him said they did not recall Dr Burns asking for antibiotics eight times.
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