An inquest is an official investigation or inquiry conducted by a court or similar authority to determine the cause of someone's death or a particular event. Full definition
Alasdair Henderson in inquest into death of Sarah Mulenga and the failure of paramedics attending her - May 2013 (1cor.com)
I also have significant experience as an advocate, representing families at inquests in clinical negligence matters and after trauma accidents. (mooreblatchresolve.com)
We have wide experience of coronial law, appearing in inquests as well as claims for judicial review of coroners» decisions. (1cor.com)