Coroner

ˈkɔːr.ə.nər

Meaning & Definition

noun

An official who is responsible for investigating deaths, particularly those occurring under unusual or suspicious circumstances.

The coroner ruled the death a homicide after reviewing the evidence.

A public official who determines the cause of death.

The coroner's office conducted an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

In some jurisdictions, an elected officer who holds a judicial office and conducts inquests into deaths.

The coroner held an inquest to gather more information about the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

An official responsible for managing the legal aspects of deceased estates.

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.

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

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

Refers to someone overly focused on grim topics.

Stop being a coroner and lighten up!