forensic

The definition of forensic is something that is usable in a court of law.

(adjective)

An example of forensic used as an adjective is forensic evidence, such as finger prints.

Forensic is defined as using technology or science to prove something legally.

(adjective)

An example of forensic used as an adjective is forensic science, a type of science which includes ballistics, the study of guns and bullets.

See forensic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, characteristic of, or suitable for a law court, public debate, or formal argumentation
specializing in or having to do with the application of scientific, esp. medical, knowledge to legal matters, as in the investigation of crime

Origin: < L forensis, public < forum (see forum) + adj. suffix -ensis + -ic

noun

debate or formal argumentation
the use of knowledge and techniques derived from various sciences, as ballistics and medicine, in the investigation of crime

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See forensic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Relating to, used in, or appropriate for courts of law or for public discussion or argumentation.
Of, relating to, or used in debate or argument; rhetorical.
Relating to the use of science or technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law: a forensic laboratory.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin forēnsis, public, of a forum

Origin: , from forum, forum; see dhwer- in Indo-European roots

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