visual identification
[ˈvɪʒuəl aɪdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: visual identifications
identificação visual
1. The process of recognizing or identifying someone or something by sight, without requiring additional documentation or technology
The witness made a visual identification of the suspect at the police station.
A testemunha realizou uma identificação visual do suspeito na delegacia de polícia.
2. The act of confirming the identity of a person or object through direct observation
Visual identification of the shipment was completed before delivery.
A identificação visual da remessa foi concluída antes da entrega.
3. In law enforcement and security, the recognition of an individual based on physical appearance
Visual identification by the victim led to the arrest of the perpetrator.
A identificação visual pela vítima levou à prisão do perpetrador.
This term is crucial in both Brazilian and American legal systems, particularly in criminal investigations. In Brazil, visual identification (identificação visual) is often used alongside official identification documents (documento de identidade). The term gained legal significance following eyewitness testimony protocols and is now part of standard police procedures in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a visual identification
visual identification parade
fail visual identification
confirm by visual identification
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