inquest : Idioms & Phrases

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Coroner's inquest

  • an inquest held by a coroner to determine the cause of any violent, sudden, or mysterious death. See Coroner.
Webster 1913

Inquest of office

  • an inquiry made, by authority or direction of proper officer, into matters affecting the rights and interests of the crown or of the state.
Webster 1913

Jury of inquest

  • a coroner's jury. See Inquest.
Webster 1913