Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FORENSIC

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does FORENSIC mean?

FORENSIC adjective
  1. Relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law.
  2. Relating to, or appropriate for, courts of law.
  3. Relating to, or used in, debate or argument.

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