corroborating answer

[kuh-ROB-uh-ray-ting AN-ser]
noun phrasepl: corroborating answers
resposta corroborante
1. A response that supports, confirms, or strengthens a previous statement, claim, or finding by providing additional evidence or validation
The witness provided a corroborating answer that confirmed the defendant's alibi.
A testemunha forneceu uma resposta corroborante que confirmou o álibi do réu.
2. An answer that agrees with or validates information already presented
The expert's corroborating answer validated the initial research findings.
A resposta corroborante do especialista validou os achados da pesquisa inicial.
This term is predominantly used in legal, academic, and investigative contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, 'resposta corroborante' is formal terminology commonly found in court documents and academic papers. The concept is crucial in legal proceedings where witness testimony and supporting evidence must align to establish credibility and facts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
supporting answerconfirming answervalidating responsecorroborative responsesubstantiating answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
contradictory answerconflicting responserefuting answernegating responseopposing answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
resposta corroborante
Standard usage in legal and academic contexts
São Paulo
resposta que confirma
More colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
resposta corroborante
Standard legal terminology
Portugal
resposta corroborante
Formal usage in legal proceedings

Related Words

corroboratecorroborationevidencetestimonyverificationconfirmation

Related Idioms & Phrases

to corroborate one's story
to provide corroborating evidence
corroborating testimony
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