Corroborate
/kəˈrɒbəˌreɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding with additional evidence or authority.
The witness's testimony helped to corroborate the defendant’s alibi.
Forms
- corroborates
- corroborated
- corroborating
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Commentary
In legal drafting, corroboration underscores the necessity of supporting evidence to strengthen a claim or testimony.
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