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inquest

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun inquest has 1 sense
  1. inquest - an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
    --1 is a kind of
    inquiry, enquiry

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Inquest

Noun

1. A formal investigation conducted by a coroner to determine the cause of death.

Example sentence: The inquest concluded that the deceased died of natural causes.

Noun

2. A judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a crime or accident.

Example sentence: The police carried out an inquest to gather evidence and identify the perpetrator.

Noun

3. A formal investigation or examination into a matter of public concern.

Example sentence: The government ordered an inquest into the safety standards of the manufacturing company.

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