forensic psychiatry

American  

noun

1. the use of psychiatric knowledge and techniques in questions of law, as in determining legal insanity.

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Example Sentences

Jill Colangelo, a visiting research affiliate at the University of Bern in the department of forensic psychiatry, is one of the experts trying to right the course.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2023

“You are putting me in a position where I have to ask, ‘Is this the sort of person that I can trust to teach medical students, residents, and forensic psychiatry fellows?’”

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2021

Garvey recently joined InnovaTel as medical director of forensic psychiatry.

From Washington Times • May 12, 2018

In his report, Larry Rotenberg, an expert in forensic psychiatry who evaluated Markle, wrote that he had made “remarkable progress” and underwent “a real transformation of his character” while in prison.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2017

"Fascinating insight into world of forensic psychiatry," tweeted Kathryn Stillman.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2016