English dictionary

vindication

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

noun.act

Examples
Friends provided a vindication of his position.

Synonyms exoneration

Source: WordNet 3.0
the justification for some act or belief

noun.communication

Synonyms defence defense

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of vindicating, or the state of being vindicated; defense; justification against denial or censure; as, the <i>vindication</i> of opinions; his <i>vindication</i> is complete.

noun

Source: webster1913