as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the signature of a witness provides substantiation that a person's will is genuine
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Noun
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Detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the area, looked for witnesses and collected evidence and any surveillance video.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025 -
However, Flores successfully argued that two of the counts should be reduced to misdemeanors without evidence that the tree damage exceeded $400.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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In Seminole County, a hotbed of bear encounters several years ago, has seen a dramatic decrease in conflicts with bears since implementing such non-lethal measures as the use of bear proof trash cans.—
Grant Gelhardt,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Be prepared to give identification and proof of property ownership to deputies.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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But this theory, like all others surrounding the expedition, is simply speculation—and it’s not fully supported by Inuit testimony.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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Following her testimony, Combs is requesting that her lawsuit be dismissed.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
19 May 2025
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But Camero didn’t have proper documentation, which prompted a call to U.S. Border Patrol, and Camero was detained.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Clean documentation, efficient data transfer and compatible systems are essential for smooth acquisitions and ongoing management.—
Paul Davis,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Substantiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiation. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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