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crim⋅i⋅nal⋅ist

[krim-uh-nl-ist]
–noun
1. an expert in criminalistics.
2. a person who studies or practices criminology; criminologist.
3. an expert in criminal law.

Origin:
1625–35; criminal + -ist
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crim·i·nal·ist   (krĭm'ə-nə-lĭst)   
n.  A specialist in the collection and examination of the physical evidence of crime.
crim'i·nal·is'tics n.
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Main Entry: crim·i·nal·ist
Pronunciation: 'kri-m&-n&-list
Function: noun
: one who practices criminalistics as a profession
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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