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coroner

coroner

noun koh-roh-NEHR Rare

Origin: From Anglo-Norman corouner, 'officer of the crown'.

Usage Note

Coroner is a loanword used in French mainly when referring to the Anglo-American legal role, since France has no equivalent office. In France, the comparable function is carried out by a médecin légiste (forensic physician) appointed by a judge. The word appears frequently in French-subtitled crime dramas.

Examples

"Le coroner examine le corps retrouvé."

Natural Translation

The coroner examines the body found.

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