vindication

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc

   Supportive friends provided a vindication of the single person's position.

2. 2
   noun

   the justification for some act or belief

3. 3
   noun

   The act of vindicating or the state of being vindicated.

4. 4
   noun

   Evidence, facts, statements, or arguments that justify a claim or belief.

Etymology

From vindicate + -ion.