corroboration vs smoking gun

corroboration

noun
  • The act of corroborating, strengthening, or confirming; addition of strength; confirmation 

  • That which corroborates. 

smoking gun

noun
  • Evidence, particularly of a crime, that is difficult or impossible to dispute. 

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