forensic
pronunciation
How to pronounce forensic in British English:
UK [fəˈrensɪk]
How to pronounce forensic in American English:
US [fəˈrɛnsɪk,-zɪk]
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- Adjective:
- used of legal argumentation
Word Origin
- forensic
- forensic: see forum
- forensic (adj.)
- "pertaining to or suitable for courts of law," 1650s, with -ic + stem of Latin forensis "of a forum, place of assembly," related to forum "public place" (see forum). Later used especially in sense of "pertaining to legal trials," as in forensic medicine (1845). Related: Forensical (1580s).
Example
- 1. However garroting is still common in india according indian author and forensic expert parikh .
- 2. We had to spend 1000 to employ a forensic writing expert to prove that the signature was faked .
- 3. Forensic psychologyis an applied field focused on using psychological research and principles in the legal and criminal justice system .
- 4. We need international cooperation and research into forensic technology to deal with attacks from abroad .
- 5. President benigno aquino iii has ordered a thorough investigation into the crisis and the police response , and on monday the philippines allowed hong kong forensic experts to inspect the bus .