vindication

C2 Topic:Ethics & Social Judgment

US /vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ See IPA manual

Freq #43582

Meanings

1

noun
Proof that someone was right or free from blame.

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

Word family

Related forms vindicate

Etymology

From vindicate + -ion.

Topics

Ethics & Social Judgment Word Formation & Derivatives

External links

markdown