adj
forensic
fuh-REHN-zihk
adj
1
Relating to the scientific methods used to investigate crimes or establish facts in a court of law.
"Forensic scientists examined the fingerprints found at the scene."
"The documentary explores forensic techniques used to solve cold cases."
How to Use Forensic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to using science to investigate crimes or legal cases.
Common pairings
forensic evidence
forensic scientist
forensic analysis
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Etymology
From Latin forensis, "of the forum," since Roman legal matters were argued in public in the forum.