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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
Other Word Forms
- coronership noun
- ˈǰDzԱˌ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of coroner1
Example Sentences
Following Monday's shooting a crime scene was established in North Motton and the coroner was notified, a police spokesperson said, adding that "there is no ongoing threat to the public".
Kickboxing GB, one of the governing bodies of the sport, said while it did not sanction the Wigan fight, it would consider the coroner's findings carefully and "review policies and procedures accordingly".
The coroner’s report and epitaph of American democracy will likely include a sentence that “the Democrats were very polite as American democracy died.”
The coroner delivered an open conclusion after finding she could not be sure Rhianan intended to die.
"While our enquiries remain ongoing we do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances regarding the cause of the fire and will be preparing a file for the coroner in due course."
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