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inquest

[ in-kwest ]

noun

  1. a legal or judicial inquiry, usually before a jury, especially an investigation made by a coroner into the cause of a death.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. the body of people appointed to hold such an inquiry, especially a coroner's jury.
  3. the decision or finding based on such inquiry.
  4. an investigation or examination.


inquest

/ ˈɪ²ÔËŒ°ì·ÉÉ›²õ³Ù /

noun

  1. 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
  2. informal.
    any inquiry or investigation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of inquest1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Medieval Latin ¾±²Ô±ç³Üŧ²õ³Ù²¹, equivalent to Latin in- + ±ç³Ü²¹±ð²õÄ«³Ù²¹, plural (taken in Medieval Latin as feminine singular) of ±ç³Ü²¹±ð²õÄ«³Ù³Ü³¾ “questionâ€; replacing Middle English enqueste, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin, as above; in- 2, quest
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of inquest1

C13: from Medieval Latin ¾±²Ô±ç³Üŧ²õ³Ù²¹, from Latin in- ² + ±ç³Ü²¹±ð²õÄ«³Ù³Ü²õ investigation, from quaerere to examine
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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.

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Last March, a coroner said Mr Brown's inquest could not continue due to material being withheld on the grounds of national security.

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Her inquest in December of the same year ruled the school's inspection had contributed towards her death.

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An inquest into the other crash victims is due to take place in April.

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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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