Coroner
(noun)
- An official who investigates deaths that occur suddenly, unexpectedly, or violently.
- An official who determines the cause of death in certain cases.
Origin:
From old french coronour "crowner" from latin coronator "crowner" from corona "crown".
Examples:
- The coroner determined the cause of death was a heart attack.
- The coroner conducted an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
- The coroner's office was responsible for identifying the body.
- The coroner's report concluded that the death was accidental.
- The coroner testified at the trial.