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Mugshot
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a photographic portrait taken by law enforcement agencies of a person who has been arrested, typically taken at the time of booking and used for identification purposes
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
mugshots
What is a "mugshot"?
A mugshot is a photograph taken by law enforcement of a person who has been arrested. The photo is usually taken from the front and the side, showing the individual's face and identifying features. Mugshots are used for identification purposes and are often included in police records. They help authorities track and manage individuals who have been arrested, and can sometimes be made public as part of arrest records or criminal justice processes.
Examples
The suspect ’s mugshot was released to the media after his arrest.
