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corroborating account

[kə-ˈrä-bə-ˌrā-tiŋ ə-ˈkaunt]
nounpl: corroborating accounts
relato corroborante
1. A statement or narrative that confirms, supports, or validates another account, particularly in legal, investigative, or factual contexts
The witness provided a corroborating account of the accident that matched the victim's testimony.
A testemunha forneceu um relato corroborante do acidente que correspondia ao testemunho da vítima.
2. Evidence in the form of testimony or documentation that strengthens the credibility of a primary claim or statement
The detective found a corroborating account in the store's security footage.
O detetive encontrou um relato corroborante nas imagens da câmera de segurança da loja.
Synonyms
supporting accountconfirmatory statementcorroborative testimonysubstantiating evidence
Antonyms
contradicting accountconflicting testimonyrefuting statementcontradictory evidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relato corroborante; depoimento corroborante
Common in legal and journalistic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
relato corroborante; declaração que confirma
Standard usage in courts and investigations
São Paulo
relato corroborante; testemunho de confirmação
Frequently used in formal legal proceedings
Portugal
relato corroborante; depoimento corroborante
Formal legal terminology; similar to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

back up a story
corroborate one's account
add credibility to
strengthen the case
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