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Inquest

Noun: An official investigation, typically judicial, to determine the cause of someone's death.

Sample Sentence: The jury delivered a verdict of accidental death during the inquest.

Noun: A judicial inquiry into the facts surrounding an incident, typically a suspicious or violent one.

Sample Sentence: The police launched an inquest to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.

Related Products: Books on Inquests, Investigation Tools