coroner

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

Etymology

From Middle English coroner, from Old French curuner, from Medieval Latin custōs placitōrum corōnae (“guardian of the crown's pleas”). The function was originally to protect royal properties.

In classic literature

Synonyms

medical examiner

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