Vindication (Noun)
Meaning 1
The justification for some act or belief; "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.; "friends provided a vindication of his position".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The court case served as a vindication of her long-standing claims of harassment at the workplace.
- Her courageous actions in the face of adversity provided a powerful vindication of her character.
- The new evidence was a vindication of the detective's theory and led to a re-opening of the case.
- After years of struggling, her breakthrough book was a vindication of her passion for writing.
- The research findings provided a vindication of the scientist's hypothesis, sparking widespread interest and acclaim.