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vindication
[ vin-di-key-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of vindicating.
- the state of being vindicated.
- defense; excuse; justification:
Poverty was a vindication for his thievery.
- something that vindicates:
Subsequent events were her vindication.
vindication
/ ˌɪԻɪˈɪʃə /
noun
- the act of vindicating or the condition of being vindicated
- a means of exoneration from an accusation
- a fact, evidence, circumstance, etc, that serves to vindicate a theory or claim
Other Word Forms
- ԴDzv·徱·tDz noun
- v·徱·tDz noun
- -d·tDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of vindication1
Example Sentences
“He stands firmly by the truth and is prepared to fight these false claims vigorously in court. He looks forward to vindication through due process and a judgment based on the facts and the law.”
He said the EU was being hit by 20% tariffs and the UK's lower rate of 10% was actually a vindication of those who "were pilloried and abused" for backing Brexit.
On Thursday Ms Sturgeon said she was "relieved" and felt "a bit of vindication" after police confirmed she will face no further action in their long-running investigation into the SNP's finances - called Operation Branchform.
It shows giant-killing acts have been in shorter supply in the competition in recent years - but results like this, days like this, provide a glorious vindication for the FA Cup.
There was jubilation, vindication and a fair bit of relief in the decibels.
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