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vindicable

American  
[vin-di-kuh-buhl] / ˈvɪn dɪ kə bəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being vindicated.

    a vindicable expedient.
vindicable British  
/ ˈvɪndɪkəbəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being vindicated; justifiable

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Other Word Forms

  • nonvindicable adjective
  • unvindicable adjective
  • vindicability noun

Etymology

Origin of vindicable

1625–35; < Medieval Latin vindicābilis, equivalent to Latin vindicā ( re ) ( vindicate ) + -bilis -ble

Example Sentences

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An abridgement of the natural freedom of men, by the institutions of political societies, is vindicable only on this foot.

From The World's Best Orations, Vol. 1 (of 10) by Various

If it be vindicable, pray give me your Aid in that as briefly as you please.

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 2 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo

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