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inquest
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As a noun, inquest means a formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death.
Meanings of inquest
4 meaningsnoun
A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death
An inquiry, typically into an undesired outcome
The jury hearing such an inquiry, and the result of the inquiry
Older and rare meanings (1)
rareobsoleteEnquiry; quest; search
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