Inquest (noun)

A formal inquiry or investigation, especially one held by a coroner to determine the cause of death.

Origin:

From old french enqueste, from latin inquisitio ("investigation, inquiry"), from inquirere ("to inquire, to investigat.e")

Examples:

1. An inquest was held to determine the cause of the fire.
2. The inquest found that the death was accidental.
3. The jury at the inquest returned a verdict of suicide.
4. The police conducted an inquest into the death of the famous actor.
5. The inquest determined that the death was due to natural causes.