inquest.
A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death
Meaning & usage
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
enquiry; quest; search
Prosecutorial proceeding on whether or not a warrantless arrestee is charged with an offense.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English enquest, from Old French enqueste (Modern French enquête), from Vulgar Latin inquirere, or from Medieval Latin inquesta < in + Latin quaesita.
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