CSI effect en · NOUN
Etymology
Referring to the impact of the series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation on public perception of forensic science.
Meanings
- The phenomenon in which the exaggerated portrayal of forensic science on crime television shows influences public perception, and especially, jurors' behaviour regarding forensic evidence in criminal trials.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSI effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |