Vocabulary Entry

inquest

|noun • verb

noun

An official inquiry or investigation, especially into the cause of a death.

Example Sentences

"The inquest revealed new evidence about the circumstances of the accident."

"During the inquest, witnesses were called to testify."

"The coroner held an inquest to determine the cause of death."

verb

Example Sentences

"The authorities inquest the mysterious disappearance of the hiker."

"They decided to inquest further into the unusual circumstances surrounding the case."

"The team was assigned to inquest the allegations of misconduct."