forensic
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forensic
Relates to scientific and technical methods used to investigate and solve crimes or for legal purposes.
Die forensische Analyse der Faserspuren am Tatort überführte den Täter.
The forensic analysis of the fiber traces at the crime scene convicted the perpetrator.
The word derives from the Latin 'forum', the marketplace and place of legal proceedings in ancient Rome. This explains the word's close connection to courts and law.
Die forensische Psychologie beurteilt die Schuldfähigkeit von Angeklagten.
Forensic psychology assesses the criminal responsibility of defendants.
'Forensisch' (forensic) is a technical term from criminology, law, and medicine. In everyday language, it is used almost only in reports about crimes or in crime fiction.
Der forensische Bericht bestätigte die Todesursache.
The forensic report confirmed the cause of death.
The adjective is almost always combined with specific nouns from its specialist field. Common collocations are 'forensische Analyse' (forensic analysis), 'forensische Beweise' (forensic evidence), or 'forensische Abteilung' (forensic department).
Die Polizei wartet auf die Ergebnisse der forensischen Untersuchung.
The police are waiting for the results of the forensic examination.
judicial
Both words can refer to an investigation or expert report in connection with legal proceedings. „Gerichtlich“ indicates that something is assigned or commissioned by a court, while „forensisch“ emphasizes scientific and technical methods. When the focus is on the court, „gerichtlich“ is appropriate; when the investigation is central, use „forensisch“.
Die Polizei nutzte forensische Methoden, um die Spuren am Tatort zu untersuchen.
The police used forensic methods to examine the evidence at the crime scene.
Das Gericht gab ein gerichtliches Gutachten zu dem Streit in Auftrag.
The court commissioned a judicial expert report on the dispute.
