identification parade
Noun
Meaning
identification parade (plural identification parades)
(law enforcement) A process by which a witness confirms the identity of a criminal suspect, by viewing the suspect together with other people who were not involved in the crime.
Synonyms: identity parade, lineup, police lineup
Examples
Hyman was reportedly pointed out during an identification parade on Monday.
In deciding not to accept the police identification parade result, Justice Lucas noted that when a person has a right to refrain from doing something, he should not be forced to do it to provide evidence against, himself.