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- DictionaryVin·di·ca·tion/ˌvindəˈkāSHən/
noun
- 1. the action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion: "I intend to work to ensure my full vindication"
The meaning of VINDICATION is an act of vindicating : the state of being vindicated; specifically : justification against denial or censure : defense.
the fact of proving that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong: The army's victory is being seen as (a) vindication of their tactics. He claimed the vote was a vindication of his policies. the fact of proving that someone is not guilty or is free from blame, after other people have blamed them:
vindicate may refer to things as well as persons that have been subjected to critical attack or imputation of guilt, weakness, or folly, and implies a clearing effected by proving the unfairness of such criticism or blame. her judgment was vindicated.
the fact of proving that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong: The army's victory is being seen as (a) vindication of their tactics. He claimed the vote was a vindication of his policies.
An accused criminal who is exonerated — cleared of the crime — gets vindication. If you believe something crazy — like that your underdog sports team could win a championship — and it comes true, that's a vindication of your beliefs.
to prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong: The decision to include Morris on the team was completely vindicated when he scored two touchdowns. The investigation vindicated her complaint about the newspaper.
to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like: to vindicate someone's honor. Synonyms: exonerate. to afford justification for; justify: Subsequent events vindicated his policy. to uphold or justify by argument or evidence: to vindicate a claim. Synonyms: substantiate.
