Definition of INQUEST

inquest

Meanings

Plural: inquests

Noun

  • an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
  • 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

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English enquest, from Old French enqueste (Modern French enquĂȘte), from Vulgar Latin inquirere, or from Medieval Latin inquesta < in + Latin quaesita.

Synonyms

inquisition

Scrabble Score: 16

inquest is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
inquest is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
inquest is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

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