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An '''inquest''' is a judicial or official '''inquiry''' or examination especially before a jury, sometimes [[Denotationdenoting]] a [[preliminary hearing]] or investigation; often (but not always) to examine evidence to determine as far as possible the cause of death of an individual.
An inquiry is formal, while an '''enquiry''' is a casual, informal request for information, as for example to enquire about the wellbeing or situation of another, or about the location of a place or address or where to get information.
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