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inquest
/ˈɪŋkwɛst/
noun 5
Collocations
17(noun.)
ADJ
full | fresh | coroner's
VERB + INQUEST
conduct, hold
order
The judge ordered an inquest to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the accident.
open | adjourn | attend
INQUEST + VERB
open
hear sth
The inquest heard evidence that the accident was caused by a faulty brake system.
decide sth, find sth
The inquest decided that the fire was caused by faulty electrical wiring in the building.
return a verdict
The inquest returned a verdict that the death was caused by natural causes.
INQUEST + NOUN
jury | verdict
PREP
at a/the ~
The judge announced her findings at the inquest into the accident last week.
~ into
The coroner opened an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
~ on
The official inquest on the accident revealed that mechanical failure caused the crash.
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