inquest — An official investigation into the cause of someone's death, especially when it is sudden or unexplained
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An official investigation into the cause of someone's death, especially when it is sudden or unexplained
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnkwest/
Korean meaning: 사인조사, 검시
Korean pronunciation: **인**퀘스트
Example Sentences
- The vampire's death required an unusual inquest since garlic was found in his coffin.
- The inquest revealed that the billionaire died from choking on a penny.
- Following the suspicious death, the authorities opened a formal inquest.
inquest
NOUN//ˈɪnkwest//
An official investigation into the cause of someone's death, especially when it is sudden or unexplained
a professional coroner in formal attire examines medical documents while questioning a witness at the stand. The coroner points to evidence photos while the witness provides testimony about the circumstances. The investigation seeks to determine exactly how and why the person died. Family members sit in the gallery listening intently to every detail. an official investigation into the cause of someone's death, especially when it is sudden or unexplained
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Origin
From Latin 'inquesta,' meaning 'an investigation or inquiry.' The word entered English through Old French during the medieval period when formal legal investigations became common.
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“The vampire's death required an unusual inquest since garlic was found in his coffin.”
“The inquest revealed that the billionaire died from choking on a penny.”
“Following the suspicious death, the authorities opened a formal inquest.”
“The inquest lasted three weeks before reaching a conclusion.”
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