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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While questions over mentality will be assessed, players’ physical levels showed a marked improvement, offering a sense of vindication for the coaching staff.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Andre Ventura, Chega’s founder and leader, saw the outcome as vindication for his war against the establishment parties.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025
Listen to this article Two former Lincoln Park High School administrators who were terminated and placed on Chicago Public Schools’ do-not-hire list had their names removed Wednesday after years of fighting for vindication.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The first round of negotiations in Geneva was cheered in Beijing as vindication for China's uncompromising response to Trump's tariffs.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Andre Ventura, Chega’s founder and leader, saw the outcome as vindication for his war against the establishment parties.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025
Listen to this article Two former Lincoln Park High School administrators who were terminated and placed on Chicago Public Schools’ do-not-hire list had their names removed Wednesday after years of fighting for vindication.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The first round of negotiations in Geneva was cheered in Beijing as vindication for China's uncompromising response to Trump's tariffs.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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