law
1
: relating to the use of scientific knowledge or methods in solving crimes
forensic medicine
forensic science/experts
2
somewhat formal
: relating to, used in, or suitable to a court of law
a lawyer's forensic skills [=a lawyer's skills at arguing a case in a court of law]
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“Forensic.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/forensic. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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