pre-noun adjectival
certain; definite; clear; credible
Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi) used in formal or written contexts to emphasize that something is unquestionable, reliable, or firmly established. Often modifies nouns like 証拠 (evidence), 事実 (fact), or 根拠 (grounds).
See also: 確 (かく)
確たる証拠がないため、起訴は見送られた。
Because there was no definite evidence, the indictment was deferred.
彼の主張には確たる根拠が感じられない。
His claim lacks clear grounds.