cold case

noun

Meaning

(law enforcement) A criminal investigation that has not been solved after a considerable time but remains “on the books” and may be reopened when new evidence appears.
A refrigerated display case used for selling items that are kept cold.

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Related words

case note(English)wanted list(English)stet docket(English)case report(English)body cavity search(English)holdback(English)clearance rate(English)night court(English)

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Sources

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