Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

substantiate-an-allegation

verb

/səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt ən əˌlɛɡəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

To provide evidence or proof to support a claim or assertion that has been made.

Examples

In court, the lawyer must substantiate an allegation with credible witnesses.
To win the case, they needed to substantiate their allegations with solid evidence.

Meaning

When someone makes an allegation, saying that something happened or is true, to substantiate that allegation means to back it up with facts, data, or reliable information that can confirm its validity.