Synonyms for inquest

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-kwest

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn kwɛst

Définition of inquest

Origin : late 13c., an-queste "legal or judicial inquiry," from Old French enqueste "inquiry," from Vulgar Latin *inquaestia (cf. Italian inchiesta), from fem. past participle of Vulgar Latin *inquirere "inquire" (see inquire).

noun investigation

Example sentences :

The twentieth brought a button-hole, and over this the inquest was held.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various

Firstly, to observe that the Inquest was not held in that place, but at some distance off.
Extract from : « The Uncommercial Traveller » by Charles Dickens

Then, after the inquest, I shall give an order that everything in the attic is to be destroyed.
Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr

An inquest had been held upon his remains some days before, and he had been buried by the parish.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

But as to Brigmawl at an inquest, he's about as much good as the Pope of Rome.'
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

What did you make of his evidence at the inquest this afternoon?
Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

Why did you give evidence at the inquest and omit all mention of me?
Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

"You didn't tell them anything about that at the inquest," Wrayson remarked.
Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

It was the best place for her, since she had to wait for the inquest.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

On his way through the village he informed the police, who thanked him, and said there must be an inquest.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

Antonyms for inquest

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