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Exclusion

A result that compared items did not originate from the same source, are not the same substance, or do not share the same composition or classification, based on an exclusionary difference.

Also referenced in ASB 097, Terminology Used for Forensic Footwear and Tire Evidence.

OSAC Preferred
Committee
FSSB
Footwear & Tire
Date Added to Lexicon
Committee Source
FSSB