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Definition of Inquest
1. Noun. An inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death.
Definition of Inquest
1. n. Inquiry; quest; search.
Definition of Inquest
1. a legal inquiry [n -S]
Medical Definition of Inquest
1. A legal inquiry into the cause of sudden, violent, or mysterious death. Origin: L. In, in, + quaero, pp. Quaesitus, to seek (05 Mar 2000)