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A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death
- The inquest on keeper Davidson was duly held, and at the commencement seemed likely to cause Tony Palliser less anxiety than he had expected.
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An inquiry, typically into an undesired outcome
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The jury hearing such an inquiry, and the result of the inquiry
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enquiry; quest; searchobsoleterare
- the laborious and vexatious inquest that the soul must make after science
- Hauing of late by diligent inquest, Prouided him a sword of meanest sort
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Prosecutorial proceeding on whether or not a warrantless arrestee is charged with an offense.Philippinesbroadly
syn. inquisition