forensic

fo-ren-sic · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods to the investigation of crime.

  2. 2.

    Relating to courts of law or public debate.

Phrases & expressions

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    forensic science — application of science to legal matters
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    forensic evidence — evidence obtained through scientific analysis
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    forensic accountant — accountant specializing in fraud investigation
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    forensic psychology — psychology applied to legal questions

Related words

See also: evidence, forensics, investigation
Synonyms: investigative, judicial, legal

Etymology

From Latin forensis ("of a forum, public"), from forum ("public place, marketplace"). The forum was where legal cases were argued in ancient Rome.