The English-language encyclopedia article on Locard's exchange principle, the foundational forensic science maxim that every contact leaves a trace. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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URLhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locard%27s_exchange_principle
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Wikipedia: Locard's exchange principle
Claims Backed By This Source (14 claims)
This source backs 14 claims across the atlas. As facts: 8 well-attested. As cited relationships: 1 holds, 2 connected. Plus 3 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.
Disposition By Topic
- Foundational Concepts, 7 claims: 3 well-attested, 1 holds, 1 connected, 2 general references.
- Sources, 4 claims: 4 well-attested.
- Forensic Disciplines and Methods, 3 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 connected, 1 general references.
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8Forensic Disciplines and Methods
Connected
2Forensic Disciplines and Methods
General References
3Forensic Disciplines and Methods
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