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vindicatory

American  
[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 suing him for a nominal £1 in damages for "vindicatory purposes".

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

Mr Murray, a close friend as well as colleague of PC Fletcher, is only seeking £1 in vindicatory damages.

From BBC

If there seemed to be a spark of indignation, something vindicatory about Piqué's words, he denied that.

From The Guardian

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