Inquiries

/ɪnˈkwaɪəriz/

Definitions

  1. (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

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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