vindication (ˌvɪndɪˈkeɪʃən
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noun
- the act of vindicating or the condition of being vindicated
- a means of exoneration from an accusation
- a fact, evidence, circumstance, etc, that serves to vindicate a theory or claim
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The unsuccessful war had left a feeling of shame in the air, a collective desire to find vindication in other ways.
, Three Kinds of Kissing - Scottish Short Stories (1993)Neatly tabulated numbers are supposed to be a vindication of past policies and a guide to future action.
New Scientist (1998)In many ways, this game is vindication of rugby league's national vision.
The Australian (2004)The victory was a vindication of Woodward's bold approach.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)Disturbing to many must be Helen Zahavi's unequivocal vindication of the book's message.
, Deadlier than the Male (1994)