inquest
English
/ˈɪŋkwɛst/
noun
Definitions
- 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
- (rare) enquiry; quest; search
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English enquest derived from Old French enqueste derived from Latin inquirere, inquiro, inquesta, quaesita.
Origin
Latin
quaesita