Meaning and usage of the word coroner in English

The word "coroner" has its roots in medieval Latin. In the 12th century, the Latin term "coronare" meant "to crown" or "to verify." This Latin term was used to describe the crown or seal placed on a bell or other official document to authenticates its validity. Over time, the Latin term "coronare" evolved into Old French as "coroner," which referred to the act of verifying or authenticating a document. In England, during the Middle Ages, the coroner was a royal official who investigated and reported on the cause of death and died estate of a deceased person. The coroner's role was to verify the identity of the deceased and investigate the circumstances of their death. Today, the term "coroner" refers to an official or officer who is responsible for conducting an inquest into the death of a person, usually in a suspicious, unnatural, or sudden death.