cold case

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === cold case (plural cold cases) (criminology, 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. (literally) A refrigerated display case used for selling items that are kept cold. ==== Descendants ==== → French: cold case → German: Cold Case ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== open problem === Further reading === cold case on Wikipedia.Wikipedia