Coroner's Report
/ˈkɒrənərz rɪˌpɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) An official document prepared by a coroner that details the findings from an investigation into a death, including cause and manner of death.
The court reviewed the coroner's report to understand the circumstances surrounding the victim's death.
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- coroner's report
- coroners' reports
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Commentary
The coroner's report is distinct from but related to autopsy and death certificates; it often forms critical evidence in legal proceedings concerning cause of death.
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