Browse full definitions for every DN term in the Amicus glossary.
/ˌdiːˌɛnˈeɪ/
The court admitted the DNA evidence to establish the defendant's presence at the crime scene.
In legal texts, DNA is commonly referenced in forensic and bioethical contexts; usage should clarify whether it pertains to evidence, privacy, or patent law.
/ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ ˈɛvɪdəns/
The court admitted the DNA evidence to establish the defendant's presence at the scene.
DNA evidence was crucial in exonerating the wrongfully convicted individual.
DNA evidence must be carefully collected and preserved to maintain admissibility, given its powerful probative value and potential privacy concerns.
/ˈdiːˌɛnˈeɪ ˈproʊˌfaɪlɪŋ/
DNA profiling was used to identify the suspect in the criminal case.
DNA profiling can conclusively link a defendant to a crime scene.
DNA profiling is a critical evidentiary tool in criminal law and paternity disputes, requiring strict procedural safeguards to ensure admissibility in court.
/ˈdiːɛnˈeɪ tɛst/
The court admitted the DNA test results as critical evidence in the custody dispute.
DNA tests must be carefully authenticated to ensure reliability and admissibility in court; proper chain of custody and expert testimony are essential.
