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AUTOEROTIC DEATH – the death from accidental
asphyxiation as a result of masochistic activities of
the deceased. Also called sexual asphyxia.

AUTOLOADING - a firearm which fires and reloads
on a single pull of the trigger so that the weapon is
ready to be fired with the next pull of the trigger.

AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION
SYSTEM (AFIS) – a computerized system that
stores and compares fingerprints and is used to
find matches for identification purposes.

AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM – an
integrated system of underground or overhead
piping or both connected to a source of
extinguishing agent or medium and design in
accordance with fire protection engineering
standards which when actuated by its automatic
detecting device, suppress fire within the area
protected.

AUTOMATIC LOADING TYPE – in ballistics, after the
first shot is fired, automatic loading or feeding of
the chamber takes place.

AUTOPSY – examination and dissection of a dead
body to discover the cause of death; a post –
mortem surgical examination.

AUTO-SEXUAL – also called self-gratification or
masturbation, or “self-abuse”. The sexual
satisfaction is carried out without the cooperation
of another.

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