inquests

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inquests noun

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

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inquisition forensic forensics hearings inquiries investigations surveys inquisitorial investigation investigators investigatory inquisitional inquisitor autopsies investigative investigate

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