inquest
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnˌkwɛst/

Definition & Meaning of "inquest"in English

Inquest
01

an official investigation that is held in front of a jury; especially in cases associated with death by unnatural causes

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
inquests
Examples
The inquest revealed that the death was caused by a drug overdose.
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