signalment

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signalment

(ˈsɪɡnəlmənt) n (Law) US a detailed description of a person, for identification or use in police records[from French signalement, from signaler to distinguish]

sig•nal•ment

(ˈsɪg nl mənt)

n. a detailed description of a person's distinguishing features, usu. for police identification. [1770–80]

signalment

a detailed description of a person for purposes of identification by police.See also: Crime