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An '''inquest''' is a judicial or official '''inquiry''' or examination especially before a jury, sometimes [[Denotation|denoting]] 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 '''inquest''' is a judicial or official '''inquiry''' or examination especially before a jury, often (but not always) to examine evidence to determine as far as possible the cause of death of an individual; a term sometimes improperly used as [[Denotation|denoting]] a [[preliminary hearing]] or investigation. Compare [[arraignment]].

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.

An '''inquiry''' is a formal investigation, 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.

See [http://www.differencebetween.net/language/difference-between-enquiry-and-inquiry/ Difference between enquiry and inquiry (differencebetween.net)]

==See also==

[http://www.differencebetween.net/language/difference-between-enquiry-and-inquiry/ Difference between enquiry and inquiry (differencebetween.net)]

 

[https://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/inquest Inquest (legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com)]

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