Definition of "forensic" in Englisch

adjective

1. Relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law.

2. (dated) Relating to, or appropriate for, courts of law; suitable or adapted to legal argumentation.

3. (informal) Precise, thorough, or highly meticulous, by analogy with a scientific legal investigation.

   • A forensic account of history
   • With forensic precision

4. (archaic) Relating to, or used in, debate or argument.