Inquiries
/ɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
Definitions
- (n.) Formal official investigations or examinations, often by authorized bodies, into specific matters of fact or law.
The commission launched inquiries into the alleged financial misconduct.
Forms
- inquiry
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'inquiries' typically refer to formal fact-finding processes distinct from criminal investigations, often public or administrative in nature.
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