inquest
A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a deathA formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death
» An inquest will be conducted.
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5 sensesA formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death
Untersuchung der Todesursache
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
An inquiry, typically into an undesired outcome
The jury hearing such an inquiry, and the result of the inquiry
(Philippines, broadly)Prosecutorial proceeding on whether or not a warrantless arrestee is charged with an offense.
(obsolete, rare)Enquiry; quest; search
Examples
3 sentencesAn inquest will be conducted.
The inquest returned a verdict of accidental death.
The inquest is over.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English enquest, from Old French enqueste (Modern French enquête), from VulgarFrom Middle English enquest, from Old French enqueste (Modern French enquête), from Vulgar Latin inquirere, or from Medieval Latin inquesta < in + Latin quaesita.
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plural: inquestsSynonyms
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