Ballistics
/buh-lɪs-tiks/
Definitions
- (n.) The scientific study and analysis of projectiles and firearms, often used in legal contexts to determine firearm characteristics and evidence.
The forensic expert presented ballistics evidence to link the bullet to the suspect's gun.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, ballistics typically refers to forensic ballistics, critical for criminal investigations involving firearms.
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