26984 words

vindication

2 definitions • 4 examples
1
the fact of proving that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong:

Examples:

The army's victory is being seen as (a) vindication of their tactics.
He claimed the vote was a vindication of his policies.
2
the fact of proving that someone is not guilty or is free from blame, after other people have blamed them:

Examples:

The man wrongly accused of the murder is finally able to savour his vindication.
I look forward to a complete vindication in court.

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