inquest an official examination of facts. In the UK (except Scotland) the inquiry presided over by a CORONER into the cause of death of an individual.

• QB
• QC
• qua
• qualified acceptance
• qualified privilege
• qualified title
• quantitative restrictions
• quantum
• quantum lucratus
• quantum meruit
• quarter day
• quash
• quasi
• quasi-contract
• quasi ex contractu
• quasi-judicial
• Quebec
• Quebec Civil Code
• Queen's counsel
• Queen's evidence
• Queen's proctor
• quia emptores
• quia timet
• quid pro quo
• quiet enjoyment