vindication
noun
vin·di·ca·tion
ˌvin-də-ˈkā-shən 
: an act of vindicating : the state of being vindicated
specifically
: justification against denial or censure : defense
Examples of vindication in a Sentence
recanted testimony that resulted in a long-overdue vindication
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But in the crypto world, it was celebrated as a moment of vindication.
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David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
While Duterte's arrest is a moment of vindication for those who have campaigned for the victims of the anti-drugs crackdown, Arguelles says the former president still maintains plenty of support.
—Adam Hancock, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Sadly, Richard did not live long enough to witness his final vindication.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
The Foreman fight sealed his vindication with an exhilarated reception throughout the world.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
While Duterte's arrest is a moment of vindication for those who have campaigned for the victims of the anti-drugs crackdown, Arguelles says the former president still maintains plenty of support.
—Adam Hancock, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Sadly, Richard did not live long enough to witness his final vindication.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
The Foreman fight sealed his vindication with an exhilarated reception throughout the world.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vindication
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“Vindication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vindication. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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