inquest

Meanings

• noun

  An official investigation, especially one carried out by a coroner or a jury.

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Synonyms

inquisition

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inquest
quest , pquest , feast

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Variants

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inquest , inquests , in quest of

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Etymology

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From Old French enqueste, from enqueter 'inquire'.

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Trivia

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1. Inquests were originally held to determine whether a death was a result of a crime or an accident.

2. The word 'inquest' comes from the Old French word 'enqueste', which means 'inquiry'.

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Related Concepts

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1. coroner's inquest: An inquest held by a coroner to determine the cause of death.

2. jury inquest: An inquest held before a jury to determine the cause of death or to inquire into other matters.

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Culture

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Inquest is a legal term used in common law jurisdictions. It is most commonly used in relation to inquests into deaths, particularly those that are sudden, violent, or unexplained.

How to Memorize "inquest"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an official investigation, such as an inquest into a sudden or unexplained death, being carried out by a coroner or a jury.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inquest' with the idea of an official investigation or inquiry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Investigation Quest' to help remember the meaning of 'inquest'.

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