What does Vindication mean?

Definitions for Vindication
ˌvɪn dɪˈkeɪ ʃənvin·di·ca·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. vindication, exonerationnoun

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

    "friends provided a vindication of his position"

  2. defense, defence, vindicationnoun

    the justification for some act or belief

    "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory"

Wiktionary

  1. vindicationnoun

    the act of vindicating or the state of being vindicated

  2. vindicationnoun

    evidence, facts, statements or arguments that justify a claim or belief

ChatGPT

  1. vindication

    Vindication refers to the act of clearing someone of blame or suspicion, or the process through which one's claims, beliefs, or actions are proven to be correct or justified. It can also refer to the act of protecting something from damage, criticism, or neglect.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Vindicationnoun

    the act of vindicating, or the state of being vindicated; defense; justification against denial or censure; as, the vindication of opinions; his vindication is complete

  2. Vindicationnoun

    the claiming a thing as one's own; the asserting of a right or title in, or to, a thing

  3. Etymology: [L. vindicatio a laying claim, defense, vindication. See Vindicate.]

Wikidata

  1. Vindication

    Vindication is an album by the Norwegian black metal band Susperia. It is their second album, and it was produced by Peter Tägtgren completely free of charge before closing down his studio.

The Roycroft Dictionary

  1. vindication

    The subtlest form of irony.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Vindication in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Vindication in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Vindication in a Sentence

  1. Douglas Rappaport:

    Today is a fabulous day. Nearly four months ago, we told you that Denise Huskins' was right -- that she was not only innocent of perpetrating a hoax, but that she was a victim of a very serious and violent crime. And today there is vindication, the Vallejo Police Department owes an apology to Ms. Huskins and Mr. Quinn.

  2. Koon Chow:

    It's been a vindication of Hungary's intent.

  3. Brad PittBut Pitt:

    I see it happen to friends, i see where the one spouse literally can't tell their own part in it, and is still competing with the other in some way and wants to destroy them and needs vindication by destruction, and just wasting years on that hatred. I don't want to live that way.

  4. The President:

    This ruling is also a moment of profound vindication following months of hysterical commentary from the media and Democratic politicians who refuse to do what it takes to secure our border and our country, as long as I am The President, I will defend the sovereignty, safety, and security of the American People, and fight for an immigration system that serves the national interests of the United States and United States citizens. Our country will always be safe, secure, and protected on my watch.

  5. Paul Dickson:

    This is a striking vindication for our family company, this proves what we've said all along - that DEA's hasty action was unjustified. We have always taken our responsibility to prevent diversion seriously.

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