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vindicatory

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[vin-di-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈvɪn dɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
Also vindicative

adjective

  1. tending or serving to vindicate.

  2. punitive; retributive.

    vindicatory killings.

Etymology

Origin of vindicatory

First recorded in 1640–50; vindicate + -ory 1

Example Sentences

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They are seeking £1 each in "vindicatory" damages.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

They are suing him for a nominal £1 in damages for "vindicatory purposes".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

He is being sued for symbolic damages of £1 for " vindicatory purposes".

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

They are seeking symbolic damages of £1 for "vindicatory purposes".

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2024

It was a general review of the condition of the kingdom, with a vindicatory sketch of the policy pursued by the government.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None by Harper, Various (magazine)

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