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 Wu will take the ruling as vindication – yet another win for her in a series of high profile victories for her administration and campaign over the last few weeks.
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The mother's lawyer, Ronald Hayley, tells PEOPLE that the decision to charge Gilpin is vindication for his client.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The verdict could be vindication for the male Brinkerhoffs or a further carving up of their restaurant and real estate companies.
—Justin Wingerter, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Attendees voiced optimism, vindication and a sense the culture had shifted in their direction.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The mother's lawyer, Ronald Hayley, tells PEOPLE that the decision to charge Gilpin is vindication for his client.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The verdict could be vindication for the male Brinkerhoffs or a further carving up of their restaurant and real estate companies.
—Justin Wingerter, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Attendees voiced optimism, vindication and a sense the culture had shifted in their direction.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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