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forensic science: psychology  

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  • The term forensic refers generally to anything pertaining to the law or the courts of justice and encompasses both criminal and civil law. Consequently, forensic science is the scientific study of issues, incidents, and evidence in relation to legal principles and cases. [Source: Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime; Forensic Science: Psychology]

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