signalment

signalment [sig-nl-muh nt] Word Origin noun

1. a detailed description, especially of distinctive features, of a person for identification, usually for police purposes.

Origin of signalment 1770–80; French signalement, derivative of signaler to signalize. See signal, -ment British Dictionary definitions for signalment signalment noun

1. US a detailed description of a person, for identification or use in police records

Word Origin for signalment from French signalement, from signaler to distinguish