Coroner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒ.ɹə.nə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coroner is a noun meaning (Canada, US, medicine) A medical doctor who performs autopsies and determines time and cause of death from a scientific standpoint.
Meaning
(Canada, US, medicine) A medical doctor who performs autopsies and determines time and cause of death from a scientific standpoint.
More Meanings
- (Isle of Man) The administrative head of a sheading.
- (Commonwealth, Ireland, Japan, law) A public official who presides over an inquest into unnatural deaths, and who may have (or historically had) additional powers such as investigating cases of treasure trove.
Example Sentences
The coroner confirmed the cause of death.
A report from the coroner was presented in court.
Word Forms
- coroners
Synonyms for coroner
Depending on context, synonyms include autopsist, autopsier.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inspector, forensic, forensics, clerk, witness, instruction.
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