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coroner

[ kawr-uh-ner, kor- ]

noun

  1. 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

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈǰDzԱˌ󾱱, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ǰo·Ա·󾱱 noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of coroner1

1225–75; Middle English < Anglo-French corouner supervisor of the Crown's pleas, equivalent to coroune crown + -er -er 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of coroner1

C14: from Anglo-French corouner officer in charge of the pleas of the Crown, from Old French corone crown
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Example Sentences

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However, coroner Sophie Cartwright said that disclosure had been made under "the Worcestershire principle", which permits redactions according to matters such as relevance.

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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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A coroner ruled that Isaac had died in 2022 as a result of misadventure, but the Kenevans say social media platforms were also to blame.

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A coroner has called for clear warnings to be placed on armchair lap belts for the elderly following the death of a 72-year-old woman with Parkinson's disease.

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The Department for Transport said it would consider the coroner's report once received.

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