Forensic linguistics is the scientific study of language in legal contexts. It involves analyzing language for the purpose of investigating or solving crimes, such as identifying anonymous authors of threatening messages, analyzing ransom notes, etc. Some synonyms for forensic linguistics include linguistic forensic analysis, legal linguistics, language and the law, language and law enforcement, and language in legal contexts. Generally, forensic linguistics incorporates insights from various fields, such as law, linguistics, psychology, and criminology, making it a multidisciplinary field. Overall, this field is a powerful tool in the criminal justice system and helps law enforcement professionals bring criminals to justice.