'Forensic' definitions:

Definition of 'forensic'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument
adjective
Used or applied in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law; "forensic photograph"; "forensic ballistics"

Definition of 'Forensic'

From: GCIDE
  • Forensic \Fo*ren"sic\, n. (Amer. Colleges) An exercise in debate; a forensic contest; an argumentative thesis. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Forensic'

From: GCIDE
  • Forensic \Fo*ren"sic\, a. [L. forensis, fr. forum a public place, market place. See Forum.] Belonging to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate; used in legal proceedings, or in public discussions; argumentative; rhetorical; as, forensic eloquence or disputes. [1913 Webster]
  • Forensic medicine, medical jurisprudence; medicine in its relations to law. [1913 Webster]