writeprint — n. The set of writing style characteristics that uniquely identify the author of a text. Also: write print. writeprinting pp. Example Citations: However, there may exist an alternative method for unmasking anonymous bloggers, cyber stalkers, etc … New words
Stylometry — is the application of the study of linguistic style, usually to written language, but it has successfully been applied to music[1] and to fine art paintings[2] as well. Stylometry is often used to attribute authorship to anonymous or disputed… … Wikipedia
Writer invariant — Writer invariant, also called authorial invariant or author s invariant, is property of a text which is invariant of its author, that is, it will be similar in all texts of a given author and different in texts of different authors. It can be… … Wikipedia
CSI effect — n. The unrealistically high expectations some jurors have for the prosecution s case in a criminal court proceeding, particularly when those expectations are created by exposure to forensic oriented TV shows. Also: CSI factor, CSI syndrome.… … New words
CSI-esque — adj. Similar to or reminiscent of the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Example Citations: Faber s testimony was careful and responsible and not very significant. She could not say how common the automobile fabric that she had… … New words
Crime — 419 scam acoustic terrorism Adlai Stevenson moment aftercrimes age fraud Apple picking appraisal mill a … New words
Law and Order — avoision brain fingerprinting browsewrap click wrap copicide copyfighter copyfraud copyleft … New words
Writing — autopathography backstory bardolatry blog blogosphere blurb whore chick lit cyberscriber … New words
blooding — n. In a criminal investigation, requesting DNA samples from a large number of people in an area where the crime is thought to have occurred or where the suspect is thought to be living. Example Citation: On Wednesday this week, police canvassed… … New words
brain fingerprinting — pp. Measuring a person s brain wave responses when presented with certain words or images, particularly those related to a crime. brain fingerprint n. Example Citations: Imagine a crime scene. There is a suspect, but he is innocent until proven… … New words
