in
quest
Plural
inquests
1
an official investigation that is held in front of a jury; especially in cases associated with death by unnatural causes
- The inquest revealed that the death was caused by a drug overdose.
- The coroner presided over the inquest into the fatal car accident.
- The inquest concluded that the death was a tragic accident.
- The inquest into the fire revealed several safety violations.
- The official report from the inquest was released to the public.