The investigation
Example: Investigation examines facts related to legal case
Definition
"Investigation" in law refers to the systematic process of examining facts, evidence, and circumstances relevant to a legal case to uncover the truth and support legal proceedings or decision-making.
Etymology
The word "investigation" comes from the Latin verb 'investigare,' meaning 'to track or trace out.' It evolved through Old French and Middle English, retaining the sense of careful examination or inquiry, especially to uncover facts or details.
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"The investigation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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