Supportive
/səˈpɔːrtɪv/
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- (adj.) Providing assistance, validation, or reinforcement in a legal context, such as evidence or testimony that upholds a position or claim.
The witness gave supportive testimony that strengthened the plaintiff's case.
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The term 'supportive' is often used to describe the nature of evidence or arguments that reinforce a party's position, emphasizing cooperation or reinforcement rather than opposition.
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