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coroner

 

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Noun coroner has 1 sense
  1. coroner, medical examiner - a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
    --1 is a kind of investigator

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Coroner

Definition:

A coroner is a government official responsible for investigating and determining the cause of death in cases that are sudden, unnatural, or suspicious.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A local government official who oversees and performs autopsies or inquiries to determine the cause of death.

Example sentence: The coroner concluded that the cause of death was a result of natural causes.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A person qualified to act as a coroner in a particular area or jurisdiction.

Example sentence: The experienced coroner diligently collected evidence to unravel the mystery surrounding the untimely death.

Sense 3 (Noun):

A historical term for a public officer whose duty is to protect the rights and property of the Crown.

Example sentence: During medieval times, the coroner was responsible for overseeing the Crown's interests in the local jurisdiction.

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