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Substantiate
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To establish the existence or truth of a particular fact through the use of competent evidence; to verify.

For example, an Eyewitness might be called by a party to a lawsuit to substantiate that party's testimony.



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This is because every commanding officer, who makes decisions, substantiates and forms his own reserve that does not contain the reserves of the lower echelons.
Provine's study certainly substantiates that claim.
274 disallows a deduction for travel expenses (including airfare), unless the taxpayer substantiates the expense by adequate records or other sufficient evidence.
 
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