Corroborative

usgb/kəˈrɑːbəreɪtɪv/
adjective

Something that gives support or shows evidence that a fact or statement is true.

The fingerprints she found served as corroborative evidence in the court case.
Visual representation of "corroborative" - Something that gives support or shows evidence that a fact or statement is true.

Often appears as...

  • corroborative evidence
  • corroborative witness

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Legal Context

Often used in legal situations to refer to additional evidence that confirms a belief or statement.

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The suspect's alibi was weak until his friend's testimony provided corroborative details.
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Use in Arguments

Use it to strengthen your argument by linking it to other supporting facts or data.

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Her thesis was compelling, with several corroborative studies cited.
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Not Alone

Corroborative isn't used for the main evidence but for additional information that confirms something.

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The video footage was corroborative, complementing the eyewitness reports.
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