vindication

noun

vin·​di·​ca·​tion ˌvin-də-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce vindication (audio)
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web Had Erik Ten Hag departed with a feeling of vindication after Manchester United's shock 2-1 win against bitter rivals Manchester City in May's FA Cup final, both sides could have parted ways with heads held high. Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 One seeking vindication, promising a return to greatness. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 25 Sep. 2024 But vindication came in the early 1950s when the project was briefly revived as Project ORCON at the Naval Research Laboratory, which refined the general idea and led to the development of a Pick-off Display Converter for radar operators. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024 However, one thing gives the star vindication 20 years later. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vindication 

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Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vindication was in 1613

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“Vindication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vindication. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.

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