inquest

noun5

1. •
   A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death

   • The inquest on keeper Davidson was duly held, and at the commencement seemed likely to cause Tony Palliser less anxiety than he had expected. — 1907
2. •
   An inquiry, typically into an undesired outcome
3. •
   (Philippines) Prosecutorial proceeding on whether or not a warrantless arrestee is charged with an offense.
4. •
   The jury hearing such an inquiry, and the result of the inquiry
5. •
   (no longer used, rare) enquiry; quest; search

   • the laborious and vexatious inquest that the soul must make after science — 1692