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Definitions of inquest in various dictionaries:
noun - an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
Law.
A judicial inquiry into a matter usually held before a jury, especially an inquiry into the cause of a death.
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T, U, N, S, I, E, Q:A judicial investigation of a death |
You'll have all the answers if "question" yields this, a coroner's search for cause of death |
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an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death |
an official process to discover the cause of someone's death: |
an examination of or discussion about the reasons for someone's or something's failure: |
an official examination of facts in an attempt to discover the cause of something, esp. of a sudden or violent death: |
Law A judicial inquiry into a matter usually held before a jury, especially an inquiry into the cause of a death. |
Law A jury making such an inquiry. |
Law The finding based on such an inquiry. |
An investigation or inquiry. See Synonyms at inquiry. |
Inquest description |
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An inquest is a judicial inquiry in common law jurisdictions, particularly one held to determine the cause of a person's death. Conducted by a judge, jury, or government official, an inquest may or may not require an autopsy carried out by a coroner or medical examiner. Generally, inquests are conducted only when deaths are sudden or unexplained. An inquest may be called at the behest of a coroner, judge, prosecutor, or, in some jurisdictions, upon a formal request from the public. A coroner's jury may be convened to assist in this type of proceeding. Inquest can also mean such a jury and the result of such an investigation. In general usage, inquest is also used to mean any investigation or inquiry. * An inquest uses witnesses, but suspects are not permitted to defend themselves. The verdict can be, for example, natural death, accidental death, misadventure, suicide, or murder. If the verdict is murder or culpable accident, criminal prosecution may follow, and suspects are able to defe |
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