vindication
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.
Origin of vindication
1Other words from vindication
- non·vin·di·ca·tion, noun
- re·vin·di·ca·tion, noun
- self-vin·di·ca·tion, noun
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How to use vindication in a sentence
“It was mostly a vindication of the fact that the data does have value to these bigger players,” Primozic said in an interview.
How the rich got richer: Reddit trading frenzy benefited Wall Street elite | Douglas MacMillan, Yeganeh Torbati | February 8, 2021 | Washington PostSince the vote, Pai has pointed to increased broadband availability as vindication.
FCC chief who ended net neutrality says he’ll quit on Jan. 20 | Verne Kopytoff | November 30, 2020 | FortuneAfter Washington recalled him from a diplomatic mission to revolutionary France, Monroe felt impelled to produce a lengthy vindication of his performance.
Four presidents who put Virginia’s stamp on early America | Andrew Burstein | October 30, 2020 | Washington PostSo when Noémi triumphs in the end, we’re witnessing the vindication of the colonized over the colonizer.
Gothic novels are obsessed with borders. Mexican Gothic takes full advantage. | Constance Grady | October 16, 2020 | VoxTo claim the WHA’s resolution a vindication of Australia’s call is nothing but a joke.
Opponents of Muslims and immigrants across the continent are claiming vindication in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attack.
We look forward to proving their innocence and to their complete vindication before a trial court.
I personally took that as a vindication of the care I had taken in making sure I had solid, independent sourcing.
A Full-Length Bill Cosby Portrait: From Track Star to Ugly Sweaters | Scott Porch | September 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe result is not only vindication, but also the self-serving sense that only you can save the republic.
A Brief History of Wingnuts in America; From George Washington to Woodstock | John Avlon | August 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHis mother was beaming and seemed to take the acquittal as a vindication.
I did not send a copy of my vindication to Port Eliot, nor indeed to any person except to yourself.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2) | Edward GibbonRefreshed and revived by Vicary's timely vindication of law and order, proceeded to business.
For an express discussion and vindication of this principle, see the little volume entitled "Utilitarianism."
A System of Logic: Ratiocinative and Inductive | John Stuart MillThe whole Church can take pride in the vindication of this great principle which he had so successfully wrought out.
Gospel Doctrine | Joseph F. SmithThe Vita then comes to us with a certain unassailable authority, and is besides a work of piety, of love, of vindication.
Giovanni Boccaccio, a Biographical Study | Edward Hutton
British Dictionary definitions for vindication
/ (ˌvɪndɪˈkeɪʃən) /
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
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