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Meaning of inquest

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

inquest

Pronunciation:/ˈɪŋkwɛst/

noun

Definitions

  1. A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death

  2. An inquiry, typically into an undesired outcome

  3. The jury hearing such an inquiry, and the result of the inquiry

  4. Enquiry; quest; search