corroborating documents
[kuh-RAH-buh-ray-ting DAH-kyuh-ments]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural concept inherent)
documentos corroboradores
1. Documents that serve to confirm, support, or validate information, claims, or statements made in a primary document or testimony
The lawyer submitted corroborating documents to support the witness's testimony in court.
O advogado apresentou documentos corroboradores para apoiar o depoimento da testemunha no tribunal.
2. Supporting evidence in written form that strengthens the credibility of a claim or narrative
She provided corroborating documents including receipts and emails to prove her business expenses.
Ela forneceu documentos corroboradores, incluindo recibos e e-mails, para provar suas despesas comerciais.
3. Records that independently verify facts stated in another document or statement
The immigration officer requested corroborating documents such as birth certificates and marriage licenses.
O funcionário da imigração solicitou documentos corroboradores, como certidões de nascimento e licenças de casamento.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, corroborating documents are essential in formal proceedings. In Brazil, this term is frequently used in legal, administrative, and immigration contexts. Courts in both countries heavily rely on such documentation to establish credibility and truth in civil and criminal cases. The submission of proper corroborating documents can significantly impact case outcomes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put your money where your mouth is - provide corroborating documents to back up claims
paper trail - the collection of corroborating documents that support a narrative
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