Forense (en. Forensic)
/foˈɾense/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Science used in the judicial field to solve crimes.
The forensic expert presented the evidence in court.
El forense presentó las pruebas en el juicio.
Specialist who conducts analyses in suspicious deaths.
The forensic expert determined the cause of death.
El forense determinó la causa de la muerte.
Set of scientific techniques applied to law.
The forensic report was crucial for the case.
El informe forense fue crucial para el caso.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'forensis', which means 'belonging to the forum or court'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
forensic analysis
Detailed study of evidence for judicial proceedings.
análisis forense
forensic reports
Documents prepared by experts that present scientific findings.
informes forenses
forensic doctor
Doctor who specializes in legal medicine.
médico forense
Related Words
medical forensic
Specialist in medicine who performs autopsies and studies injuries.
forense médico
forensic science
Science responsible for applying techniques for crime investigation.
criminalística
lawyer
Professional who provides legal advice in judicial matters.
abogado
Slang Meanings
Technique of criminal investigation.
The forensic expert became an expert at the crime scene.
El forense se volvió un experto en la escena del crimen.
Methodology for analyzing evidence.
We always use a forensic approach in our investigations.
Siempre utilizamos un enfoque forense en nuestras investigaciones.