an inquiry into the cause of an unexplained, sudden, or violent death, or as to whether or not property constitutes treasure trove, held by a coroner, in certain cases with a jury
2. informal
any inquiry or investigation
Word origin
C13: from Medieval Latin inquēsta, from Latin in-2 + quaesītus investigation, from quaerere to examine
Examples of 'coroner's inquest' in a sentence
coroner's inquest
This sad story is a matter for a coroner's inquest, not mob justice.
The Sun (2012)
There's a coroner's inquest taking place at the moment.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We did put placards, one placard, asking for a coroner's inquest.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
A coroner's inquest will be convened at a later date.
canada.com (2005)
A full coroner's inquest is due later this year.
The Sun (2018)
A coroner's inquest about the death will take place this year.
Globe and Mail (2003)
The coroner's inquest is yet to reach a verdict.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
For 19 months, they waited for the coroner's inquest that would give them the answers.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
We concluded that the coroner's inquest needed radical improvement and reform if it were to regain public confidence.