Word Network: 典拠

The logical basis or grounds for an argument or belief. Evidence or reasoning used to support a claim.

The action of repeating in a speech or text what someone else has said or written. Necessary for academic integrity and referencing.

References; a list of sources cited in academic work.

A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court or as evidence in a historical/scientific context. In TOEFL, it often refers to eyewitness accounts in history or archaeology.