Official who conducts inquests (7)

I believe the answer is:

coroner

(Other definitions for coroner that I've seen before include "Official holding inquests" , "One presides at inquests" , "President of inquests" , "Investigator" , "Legal figure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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