personaftryk

06:24 Jan 19, 2023
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Danish to English translations [PRO]
Law (general)
Danish term or phrase: personaftryk
Working on a translation concerning forensics. The source contains both fingeraftryk and, personaftryk. So fingerprints and ....?
danisheng
Denmark
Local time: 06:37


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4personal print-trace evidence
Adrian MM.


  

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personal print-trace evidence


Explanation:
Methinks 'tis a Danish category of trace evidence. One thing it is not is circumstantial or possibly 'real' = tangible evidence.

A translation technique or trick where fingeraftryk and personaftryk both occur in the same breath : finger- and other personal (trace-evidence) prints.

Otherwise, I can't recall a speicific Anglo-Am. forensic term from the law of evidence, cop movies or a relative of mine as an ex-London Met policeman-turned-private investigator.

Example sentence(s):
  • — Fingeraftryksregisteret indeholder personaftryk, der omfatter ethvert form for aftryk af en person, herunder finger-, hånd- og fodaftryk.
  • USA: Learn about trace evidence, including the trace evidence definition in forensics : tire/tyre tracks - *no*, fingerprints - *yes*, shoe prints - *yes*, organic matter like soil or plant *a borderline no*...

    Reference: http://www.forensicresources.co.uk/footwear-analysis.php
    Reference: http://study.com/academy/lesson/trace-evidence-definition-an...
Adrian MM.
Austria
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Notes to answerer
Asker: Makes sense but doesnt work in the context of this translation. Just “fingerprints” worked nicely and fits with the overall concept.

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