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forensics - 2 dictionary results

fo⋅ren⋅sic

[fuh-ren-sik]
–adjective
1. pertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law or public discussion and debate.
2. adapted or suited to argumentation; rhetorical.
–noun
3. forensics, (used with a singular or plural verb) the art or study of argumentation and formal debate.

Origin:
1650–60; < L forēns(is) of, belonging to the forum, public (see forum, -ensis ) + ic


fo⋅ren⋅si⋅cal⋅i⋅ty [fuh-ren-si-kal-i-tee] , noun
fo⋅ren⋅si⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
fo·ren·sics   (fə-rěn'sĭks, -zĭks)   
n.   (used with a sing. verb)
  1. The art or study of formal debate; argumentation.
  2. The use of science and technology to investigate and establish facts in criminal or civil courts of law.
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