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[adjective, from the Latin forensis, related to the noun forum; the space in ancient Rome where public discussion and disputation was held]: Pertaining to, connected with, or used in testimony or evidence in courts of law and governmental proceedings.

Forensic medicine:

The field of medicine that interprets or establishes the facts pertaining to the unexplained or suspicious death of a human being or the suffering of grievous bodily harm, in civil or criminal law cases.

For a longer historical definition, see "Medical Jurisprudence, or Forensic Medicine," Encyclopedia Britannica, 1911 ed.