Inquest(noun)
An official investigation to find out the cause of an event, especially a death.
Hindi meaning:जांच/न्यायिक जांच
Synonyms: Inquiry, Investigation, Probe, Examination
Antonyms: Neglect, Disregard, Inattention, Oversight
Example: The coroner ordered an inquest to determine the exact cause of death.
Trick to remember: “In + quest” = andar ki quest for truth; jab death ya incident ka reason dhundhne ke liye official inquiry hoti hai, that’s an inquest.
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