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| − | An '''inquest''' is a judicial or official '''inquiry''' or examination especially before a jury, sometimes [[ | + | 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 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 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. | ||
Revision as of 22:56, September 17, 2018
An inquest is a judicial or official inquiry or examination especially before a jury, sometimes 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 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.