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inquest
[ in-kwest ]
/ ˈɪn kwɛst /
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noun
a legal or judicial inquiry, usually before a jury, especially an investigation made by a coroner into the cause of a death.
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for inquest
inquest
/ (ˈɪnˌkwɛst) /
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
Word Origin for inquest
C13: from Medieval Latin inquēsta, from Latin in- ² + quaesītus investigation, from quaerere to examine
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Medical definitions for inquest
inquest
[ ĭn′kwĕst′ ]
n.
A legal inquiry into the cause of violent or mysterious death.
The finding based on such an inquiry.
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