Inquisition in United States
Inquisition Definition
In practice. An examination of certain facts by a jury impanelled by the sheriff for the purpose. The instrument of writing on which their decision is made is also called an inquisition. The sheriff or coroner, and the jury who make the inquisition, are called the “inquest.” The term “inquest” is now generally used instead of “inquisition.”
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In practice. An examination of certain facts by a jury impanelled by the sheriff for the purpose. The instrument of writing on which their decision is made is also called an inquisition. The sheriff or coroner, and the jury who make the inquisition, are called the “inquest.” The term “inquest” is now generally used instead of “inquisition.”
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