What does inquest mean?
Inquest means A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death.
Inquest
/ˈɪŋkwɛst/ · noun
Meaning
A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death.
Definitions by Sense
- 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
- (rare, obsolete) enquiry; quest; search
- (by extension, criminal law, Philippines) Prosecutorial proceeding on whether or not a warrantless arrestee is charged with an offense.
Example Sentences
The inquest on keeper Davidson was duly held, and at the commencement seemed likely to cause Tony Palliser less anxiety than he had expected.
However, the 'accidental death' verdict of the jury in the inquest into the Croydon tram accident of November 2016 is the latest episode in a saga that seems likely to prevent the full story of this eminently preventable disaster from ever being exposed.
the laborious and vexatious inquest that the soul must make after science
Hauing of late by diligent inquest, Prouided him a sword of meanest sort
Synonyms for inquest
Antonyms for inquest
Related Words
Word Forms
- inquests
- enquest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for inquest?
Common synonyms include inquisition.
What is the opposite of inquest?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use inquest in a sentence?
The inquest on keeper Davidson was duly held, and at the commencement seemed likely to cause Tony Palliser less anxiety than he had expected.
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