murder book
The term "murder book" has dual meanings, referring both to a comprehensive homicide case file used by law enforcement and a genre of murder mystery fiction.
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Definition
C1Law Enforcement
(technical, formal)A detailed case file containing all documentation and evidence related to a homicide investigation.
Example
- Detectives reviewed the murder book to find new leads in the cold case.
B2Literature
(informal)A novel that revolves around a murder mystery and its investigation.
Example
- She loves reading murder books before bed.
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