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archaeology

The systematic study of human societies and behavior from the past using surviving physical material culture (artifacts) and biological materials left behind by human activity... Read More

areola

In reference to the breasts, the circular area of pigmented skin surrounding the nipple... Read More

argon ion laser

The first generation of lasers used for detection of latent fingerprints... Read More

Arizona

Street, slang, or code word associated with marijuana... Read More

armed violence

The intentional use of physical force, threatened or actual, with arms (i... Read More

arraignment

A proceeding in which a criminal defendant is brought into court, told of the charges in an indictment or information, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty... Read More

arrest

To detain in legal custody... Read More

arrest warrant

A written order directing the arrest of a party... Read More

articulation

The location where a bone forms a congruent joint or juncture with another bone... Read More

artifact

Pertaining to friction ridge identification, holds one of two meanings: (1) Any distortion or alteration not in the original friction ridge impression, produced by an external agent or action... Read More

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