Supporting
/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Providing evidence or assistance to strengthen a legal argument or claim.
The supporting documents were submitted to prove the plaintiff's case.
- (n.) Materials or evidence presented to back a claim or assertion in legal proceedings.
The lawyer reviewed the supporting before filing the motion.
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'Supporting' often qualifies documents or evidence that provide substantiation, essential for the strength of legal arguments.
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