unascertained

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When cross-examined by Mr Gordon's lawyer, John Femi-Ola KC put to the pathologist that it was "important not to guess" about possible causes of death since the pathological cause of death was unascertained.

From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024

A post-mortem examination concluded the cause of Alfie's death was unascertained, however Ms Heeley said he "didn't die of natural causes".

From BBC • May 2, 2023

Her medical cause of death was "unascertained but consistent with inhalation of aerosol".

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2023

The medical cause of death was described in court as unascertained.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2022

It was not an occasional act of high-handed arrogance that was done; there were not only a few unfortunate victims, of whom a large proportion might be of unascertained nationality.

From John Quincy Adams American Statesmen Series by Morse, John T. (John Torrey)