The forensic laboratory
Example: Forensic laboratory analyzes evidence using scientific techniques
Definition
"The forensic laboratory" refers to a specialized facility where scientific methods and techniques are applied to analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations, helping to establish facts and support legal proceedings.
Etymology
The term "forensic laboratory" combines 'forensic,' derived from the Latin word 'forensis,' meaning 'of the forum' or 'public,' referring to the application of science to legal matters, with 'laboratory,' from Latin 'laboratorium,' meaning a place for labor or work. Together, they describe a place where scientific work supports the justice system.
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"The forensic laboratory" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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