Criminalistics
/ˌkrɪmɪnəˈlɪstɪks/
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- (n.) The scientific study and application of forensic techniques to analyze physical evidence in criminal investigations.
The expert in criminalistics presented the DNA analysis to the court as decisive evidence.
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Criminalistics focuses on the practical application of forensic science within the legal system, primarily analyzing physical evidence to support criminal prosecutions.
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