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criminalistics

[ krim-uh-nl-is-tiks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
  1. the scientific study and evaluation of physical evidence in the commission of crimes.
  2. the science dealing with the detection of crime and the apprehension of criminals.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of criminalistics1

First recorded in 1945–50; criminalist + -ics

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