Fingerprint Identification
/ˈfɪŋɡərprɪnt aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A forensic method of identifying individuals by analyzing unique patterns of ridges and valleys on their fingerprints.
The court admitted the fingerprint identification evidence to link the defendant to the crime scene.
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- fingerprint identification
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Commentary
In legal contexts, fingerprint identification is pivotal in establishing identity and is regarded as reliable forensic evidence when properly collected and analyzed.
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