The word forensic has been derived from
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The word forensic has been derived from
- French
- Greek
- Latin
- Spanish
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Latin
'Forensic' comes from the Latin 'forensis', meaning 'of the forum', the public place in ancient Rome where legal cases were argued. The word therefore came to mean 'relating to courts of law', and it is not of Greek, French or Spanish origin.
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