Inquest

Noun

Definition: A legal or judicial inquiry, especially before a jury and especially made by a coroner into the cause of someone's death.

Definition: A detailed investigation or inquiry into an event, situation, or matter.

Synonyms: Investigation, Inquiry, Examination, Inquisition

Antonyms: Closure, Conclusion, Resolution

Examples:
  • The coroner conducted an inquest into the suspicious death.
  • The committee held an inquest to determine the cause of the project's failure.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of "inquest" as a nod to "inquire" or "investigation."
  • An inquest can be a formal and structured inquiry, usually conducted by a coroner or legal authority.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "inquest" comes from the Latin word "inquisitio," meaning inquiry or inquisition. It entered Middle English from Old French "enqueste," which further developed from the Latin root.

Historical Usage:

Inquests have been conducted for centuries as a means to determine the cause of death or investigate significant events.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Call for an inquest"

Explanation:

To request or demand an official inquiry or investigation into a matter.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Assuming an inquest is solely related to determining the cause of death.

Explanation:

While inquests are commonly associated with investigating deaths, they can also be conducted for other significant events or situations.

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