lineup

Definition

A physical or photographic queue of people allegedly involved in a crime, allowing a witness to identify them.

Etymology

Deverbal from line up.

Example Sentences

• "Just one more thing, Julian. Don't tell cons they get paid for line-ups."
• "Before viewing the lineup, each witness should be required to give to the officer in charge of the lineup a written description of the perpetrator of the crime."
• "This innocent suspect is placed in a lineup with five fillers who look similar to that innocent suspect. Given this scenario, one may ask How many people are in the lineup because they fit the description of the perpetrator?"