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inquest

The correct spelling is inquest.

How to pronounce inquest

noun

IPA: /ˈɪŋkwɛst/

Say it like: Ink-wes-t

The correct spelling is inquest. A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death
  2. 2.An inquiry, typically into an undesired outcome
  3. 3.The jury hearing such an inquiry, and the result of the inquiry
  4. 4.Enquiry; quest; search

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