as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
that's a serious charge, so you certainly should have corroboration for it
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Noun
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025 -
The British narrative drama was an expose of the scandal that engulfed the nation’s Post Office system in the early aughts, and law enforcement’s ruthless pursuit of everyday people despite evidence of their innocence.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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Administration officials have also depicted Abrego Garcia, a sheet metal apprentice, as a violent criminal, accusing him—without proof—of being affiliated with MS-13.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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No proof was required — the simple act of betraying others was taken as confirmation of loyalty to the political system of the day.—
Jane S. Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Katie Strang and Dan Robson have the details from Hart’s testimony.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Mia responded -- notably more animated and louder than her testimony on Thursday -- by acknowledging that the words were legitimate but insisting that the sentiment was not.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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“Corroboration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroboration. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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