n. 1) an investigation and/or a hearing held by the coroner (a co...

late 13c., enquest, an-queste "legal or judicial inquiry," especially one before a jury, from Old French enqueste "inquiry" (Modern French enquête), from Vulgar Latin *inquaestia ( [..]

a proceeding which usually is a limited non-jury trial for the purpose of fixing the amount of damages where the plaintiff or defendant alone introduces testimony.

A coroner or medical examiner's investigation or hearing into a suspicious death. A jury hearing may be held under some circumstances.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death An inquest is a judicial investigation in common law jurisdictions, conducted by a judge, jury, or government official. ... InQuest Gamer is a disconti [..]

To dream of an inquest, foretells you will be unfortunate in your friendships.   

[Anglo-French enqueste, from Old French, ultimately from Latin inquirere to ask about, from in- within, into + quaerere to seek] 1 : a judicial or official inquiry or examination often before a jury . [..]

An official inquiry or examination usually before a jury to determine the case of death. IN STATE

Investigation by means of sworn testimony.    (Sayles, George O. The King's Parliament of England, 145)

When the cause of death is undetermined or not certified by an attending physician, the coroner will hold an inquisition or inquest, sometimes with the assistance of a jury, over the body of any perso [..]

(n) an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

An inquiry by a jury called by the district attorney to find the cause of death in certain cases requiring investigation. The coroner participated in the inquest.

an investigation and/or a hearing held by the coroner (a county official) when there is a violent death either by accident or homicide, the cause of death is not immediately clear, there are mysteriou [..]

An inquest is a formal inquiry, summoned and conducted by a coroner, to establish causes for a sudden and unexplained death. The findings of an inquest may recommend the laying of criminal charges to [..]

n. an investigation and/or a hearing held by the coroner (a county official) when there is a violent death either by accident or homicide, the cause of death is not immediately clear, there are myster [..]

A legal inquiry to determine the cause of the death of a person, usually conducted by a county court judge. The hearings are open to the public.

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