inquest

/ˈɪŋkwɛst/
noun 5

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(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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