formal inquiry

collocation in English

meaningsofformalandinquiry

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formal
adjective
uk
/ˈfɔː.məl/us
/ˈfɔːr.məl/
public ...
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inquiry
noun
uk
/ɪnˈkwaɪə.ri/us
/ˈɪŋ.kwɚ.i/
(the process of asking) ...
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(Definition offormalandinquiryfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofformal inquiry

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It was aformalinquiry, and we have to rely on that, rather than reports that were made previously.
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If aformalinquiryis held, the findings as to the cause of the accident will be published in the usual way.
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I have ordered aformalinquiryinto this accident and the report will be published.
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I base my objections to thisformalinquiryon wider grounds than that.
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The tendency is to hold only theformalinquiry, in which individuals are often legally represented which takes a long time.
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The trust has already announced that aformalinquiryinto the circumstances of this case has begun.
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I do not think that the institution of aformalinquirywould be helpful.
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Noformalinquirywas held into the circumstances attendinng this collision, as the cause of it did not seem to be open to any doubt.
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Those opposed to fluoridation have pressed for aformalinquiry, and even for a suspension of our efforts to encourage fluoridation.
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It is only after that inquiry that it is possible to know whether we should have aformalinquiry.
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We do not believe that aformalinquirywould add anything to what has already been achieved.
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I therefore remain of the view that the case for aformalinquiryhas not been made.
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I do not think that aformalinquiryon this particular point would be the best way of proceeding.
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I have ordered aformalinquiryby an inspecting officer of railways.
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This officer was sent not to make aformalinquiryand present a report, but to consult with, and advise, the local authorities.
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Will he have a duty to conduct aformalinquiryas at present?
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Theformalinquiryconcluded that the most likely scenario that led to the ship's capsizing was that she was broadside to the sea.
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Secondly, theformalinquiryon board ship should have particular regard to the state of health of the missing person.
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I believe that effective action can be taken without the need for aformalinquiry.
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I do not intend to order aformalinquiryinto either of these cases.
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