forensic testimony

forensic testimony
Testimony given by an expert witness who uses expertise in science or technology to reach conclusions for a lawsuit or prosecution.
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Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.

forensic testimony
n.
   any testimony of expert scientific, engineering, economic or other specialized nature used to assist the court and the lawyers in a lawsuit or prosecution.
   See also: forensic, forensic medicine

Law dictionary. . 2013.

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