inquest
in·quest
noun
1.
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
Origin
From Middle English enquest, from Old French enqueste (Modern French enquête), from Vulgar Latin inquirere, or from Medieval Latin inquesta < in + Latin quaesita.
Phrases
- inquest of office
- mental inquest warrant
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