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coroner
[ kawr-uh-ner, kor- ]
noun
- an officer, as of a county or municipality, whose chief function is to investigate by inquest, as before a jury, any death not clearly resulting from natural causes.
coroner
/ ˈɒəə /
noun
- a public official responsible for the investigation of violent, sudden, or suspicious deaths and inquiries into treasure trove. The investigation ( coroner's inquest ) is held in the presence of a jury ( coroner's jury ) See also procurator fiscal Compare medical examiner
Derived Forms
- ˈǰDzԱˌ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ǰo·Ա· noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of coroner1
Example Sentences
Essex area coroner Sonia Hayes said she was supposed to be observed when she was in isolated areas.
A coroner has written to the government to determine the owner of a shipwreck where a visitor drowned - so that safety warnings can be put in place.
Area coroner, Alison Longhorn, said the cousins spent time together socialising at various places around Torbay but had not told any family members their plans for that weekend.
However, coroner Sophie Cartwright said that disclosure had been made under "the Worcestershire principle", which permits redactions according to matters such as relevance.
A coroner ruled that Isaac died as a result of misadventure, but the Kenevans say social media platforms were also to blame.
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