Forensic science

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Definitions:

The application of science to the law.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-86 under Forensic Science

The use or application of scientific knowledge to a point of law, especially as it applies to the investigation of crime
Sources:
NISTIR 8006 from SWDGE v2.0

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