Meaning & use
Substantiation
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Evidence or proof that supports or confirms a claim or statement.
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The journalist refused to publish the story without further substantiation of the allegations.
The lawyer presented documents as substantiation for her client's alibi.
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Formed from the verb "substantiate," rooted in Latin "substantia" ("substance"), the noun implies giving solid, factual backing to a claim.
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