Inquest

usgb/ˈɪŋkwest/
noun

An investigation or examination, often held in public, to find out the cause of someone's death.

An inquest was held to determine the cause of the woman's sudden death.
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  • hold an inquest
  • inquest into death
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Death Investigation

An inquest often involves legal authorities to find how someone died.

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The coroner's inquest concluded that the death was accidental.
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Public Procedure

Inquests are usually open to the public to promote transparency about the death.

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The inquest into the celebrity's death was attended by numerous journalists.
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Coroner's Role

A coroner often leads an inquest, especially when a death is unexplained or sudden.

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The coroner scheduled the inquest for next Thursday.
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