inquest
in
ˈɪn
in
quest
ˌkwɛst
kvest
British pronunciation
/ˈɪnkwɛst/

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

example
Examples
The inquest revealed that the death was caused by a drug overdose.
The coroner presided over the inquest into the fatal car accident.
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