Meaning & Definition of word "Coroner"

Coroner

ˈkɔːr.ə.nər

1. An official who is responsible for investigating deaths, particularly those occurring under unusual or suspicious circumstances.
- Example: The coroner ruled the death a homicide after reviewing the evidence.
2. A public official who determines the cause of death.
- Example: The coroner's office conducted an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
3. In some jurisdictions, an elected officer who holds a judicial office and conducts inquests into deaths.
- Example: The coroner held an inquest to gather more information about the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
4. An official responsible for managing the legal aspects of deceased estates.
- Example: The coroner sent a report to the family regarding the findings from the investigation.

Middle English, from Anglo-French, based on 'coron' meaning crown in reference to royal authority.

coroner's inquest:

A judicial inquiry to determine the cause of death.

work of the coroner:

Refers to the investigative procedures taken by the coroner.

autopsy:

A post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death.

mortuary:

A place where dead bodies are kept, often before burial.

Meaning: A term used jokingly to refer to someone who deals with serious or morbid situations.

Example Sentence: He's such a coroner, always talking about death and disasters.

Meaning: Refers to someone overly focused on grim topics.

Example Sentence: Stop being a coroner and lighten up!