forensics

forensics
fo·ren·sics (fə-rĕnʹsĭks, -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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