US /vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun Freq #43582

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    Proof that someone was right or free from blame.

    The court's ruling was a complete vindication of her honesty.

  2. 2
    noun

    Evidence or reasons that justify a claim or belief.

    The strong sales figures were a vindication of his business plan.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · proof that someone was... exonerationabsolution
Word family
Related forms vindicate

Etymology

From vindicate + -ion.

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