signalment

[ sig-nl-muhnt ]

noun
  1. a detailed description, especially of distinctive features, of a person for identification, usually for police purposes.

Origin of signalment

1
1770–80; <French signalement, derivative of signaler to signalize. See signal, -ment

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British Dictionary definitions for signalment

signalment

/ (ˈsɪɡnəlmənt) /


noun
  1. US a detailed description of a person, for identification or use in police records

Origin of signalment

1
from French signalement, from signaler to distinguish

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