Sõrmejäljega

Sõrmejäljega is an Estonian word that translates to "with a fingerprint" or "fingerprinted" in English. It refers to the act of taking or leaving a fingerprint, or to something that has been marked or identified by a fingerprint. In a legal context, sõrmejäljega is often used when discussing the process of collecting evidence or identifying individuals. For instance, a crime scene might be described as sõrmejäljega, meaning fingerprints were found there.

The concept of fingerprints for identification has a long history, though its systematic use in law enforcement is more recent. Fingerprints are unique to each individual, formed by the friction ridges on their fingertips. These patterns are permanent and can be used to distinguish one person from another with a high degree of accuracy. Collecting sõrmejäljega is a standard procedure in many countries for criminal investigations, border control, and even for certain employment applications. The process typically involves dusting for latent prints or taking inked impressions of a person's fingers. These prints are then often compared against databases of known individuals. The term sõrmejäljega can also be used more broadly to indicate a distinctive mark or characteristic that identifies something or someone, even if it's not a literal fingerprint.