inquest
Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋkwɛst/
The English word “inquest” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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.
Etymology
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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