Investigative Technique
/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv tɛkˈniːk/
Definitions
- (n.) A method or procedure employed by legal professionals or authorities to collect, verify, or analyze evidence during an investigation.
The detective applied a new investigative technique to uncover hidden financial records.
Forms
- investigative technique
- investigative techniques
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Commentary
The term often implies systematic processes distinct from informal inquiry and is central to ensuring lawful and effective evidence collection in legal contexts.
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