collateral evidence

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By restricting ourselves to this subset of information supported by collateral evidence, we can make out some basic themes.

From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2023

He will have no say in the agonised discussions to follow, except as collateral evidence.

From The Guardian • Feb. 27, 2018

But if they had all this collateral evidence, then they didn't need my client at all.

From Time Magazine Archive

With a universal mind Rawleigh was eager after universal knowledge; and we have positive and collateral evidence that he sought in his learned circle whatever aid the peculiar studies of each individual could afford him.

From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac

That is, Bertillon’s collateral evidence is practically primary evidence for such purposes.

From Finger Prints by Galton, Francis, Sir