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Sources, evidence & verification · Working

Chain of custody

ELI5

A documented record of how physical or digital evidence was collected, handled and transferred.

Used in conversation

“The proposal needs to explain the chain of custody, not just promise it.”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Caution

Meaning and consequences may change by contract, collective agreement, territory or law. This entry is orientation, not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.