A | B |
to establish (the reasons for…) | to find out facts that will prove that something is true |
to detect (st.) | to notice or discover something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc. |
to consult (a reference) | to ask for information or advice from someone because it is their job to know something; to look for information in a book, map, list, etc. |
(to use) authority (to do st.) | the power you have because of your official position |
(info. a is) contrary to (info. b) | information, ideas, opinions, or actions that are completely different and opposed to each other |
a motive (for an activity) | the reason that makes someone do something, especially when this reason is kept hidden |
to conclude (the cause / what happened) | to decide that something is true after considering all the information you have |
technically, you can… | according to the exact details of a rule or law |
an instance of (some activity) | an example of a particular kind of situation |
a panel of (experts) | a group of people with skills or specialist knowledge who have been chosen to give advice or opinions on a particular subject |
forensic science | relating to the scientific methods used for finding out about a crime |
a technical expert | someone who has a special skill or special knowledge of a subject, gained as a result of training or experience |
a wound | an injury to your body that is made by a weapon such as a knife , bullet, an explosive, etc. |
to leave an imprint on (st.) | the mark left by an object being pressed into or onto something |
to dust (an area) with (st.) | to put a fine powder over something |
to leave a trace | to create a small sign that shows that someone or something was present or existed, either on purpose or unintentionally |
to label (the evidence) | to attach a piece of paper, card, or other material to an object to identify it or give instructions or details concerning its ownership, use, nature, destination; to tag the object |
bodily fluids | a substance (such as a liquid or gas) tending to flow or conform to the outline of its container, specifically in the human body |
to have (some information) on file | information arranged in order for convenient reference |
a crime suspect | someone who is thought to be guilty of a crime |