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corroborated

 

[ kəˈrɒbəreɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

The term 'corroborated' refers to the action of providing evidence or information that confirms or supports a statement or finding. In legal contexts, corroboration is crucial as it helps to strengthen the validity of testimony or evidence presented in court. The goal is to ensure that claims are backed by reliable sources, making them more credible. This term is often used when discussing witness statements or forensic evidence in investigations. Corroborated information is more likely to be accepted as truthful or accurate.

Synonyms

confirmed, substantiated, supported, validated

Examples of usage

  • The witness corroborated the defendant's alibi.
  • Police found evidence that corroborated the victim's story.
  • Her testimony was corroborated by security footage.
  • Several experts corroborated the findings of the research.

Translations

Translations of the word "corroborated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corroborado

🇮🇳 सत्यापित

🇩🇪 bestätigt

🇮🇩 diperkuat

🇺🇦 підтверджений

🇵🇱 potwierdzony

🇯🇵 裏付けられた

🇫🇷 corroboré

🇪🇸 corroborado

🇹🇷 doğrulanmış

🇰🇷 확인된

🇸🇦 مدعوم

🇨🇿 potvrzený

🇸🇰 potvrdený

🇨🇳 证实的

🇸🇮 potrjen

🇮🇸 staðfestur

🇰🇿 растайтын

🇬🇪 დაადასტურებელი

🇦🇿 təsdiqlənmiş

🇲🇽 corroborado

Etymology

The word 'corroborated' originates from the Latin verb 'corroborare,' which means 'to strengthen or confirm.' 'Corroborare' is formed from 'cor-' meaning 'with' or 'together' and 'roborare' meaning 'to strengthen,' which itself is derived from 'robur,' meaning 'oak' or 'strength.' This reflects the idea of reinforcing or supporting a claim with additional evidence. The transition of the term into English occurred in the late Middle Ages, with its usage becoming more prominent in legal and formal discussions. Over time, it has retained its core meaning related to confirmation and support, evolving to include various contexts where verification is necessary.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,502, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.