Forensics
/fəˈrɛn.sɪks/
Definitions
- (n.) The application of scientific methods and techniques to investigate crimes and analyze evidence.
The forensic team examined the crime scene to collect crucial evidence.
- (n.) The study and practice of formal argumentation and debate, especially in legal contexts.
He excelled in forensics during law school, honing his argumentation skills.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'forensics' often specifically denotes scientific crime investigation methods rather than debate or rhetoric.
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