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corroboration

noun
1
Additional evidence or support that confirms something.
"The confession needed corroboration before it could be used in court."

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In plain EnglishExtra proof that backs up a claim.

Word Forms

corroborations plural

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The confession needed _____ before it could be used in court.

Etymology

From Late Latin corroboratio, "strengthening" — related to "corroborate".

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