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inquest

Syllabification: (in·quest)

Pronunciation: /ˈinˌkwest, ˈiNG-/

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Definition of inquest

noun

Law

a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French enqueste, based on Latin inquirere (see inquire)

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Nearby words

inpatient
inpouring
input
input-output
inq.
inquest
inquietude
inquilab
inquiline
inquire
inquiring

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adjective

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