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Vindication: meaning, definitions and examples

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vindication

 

[ ˌvɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion; justification or defense of a cause or claim.

Synonyms

absolution, defense, exoneration, justification

Examples of usage

  • He had to go to court to seek vindication for the false accusations against him.
  • She felt a sense of vindication when the true culprit was finally caught.
  • The evidence provided the much-needed vindication for the defendant.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The feeling of being proven right or justified.

Synonyms

confirmation, endorsement, proof, validation

Examples of usage

  • Her success was a vindication of all her hard work and dedication.
  • Winning the championship was the ultimate vindication for the team.
  • His promotion was a vindication of his skills and expertise.

Translations

Translations of the word "vindication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 justificação

🇮🇳 अधिकार सिद्धि

🇩🇪 Rechtfertigung

🇮🇩 pembenaran

🇺🇦 виправдання

🇵🇱 usprawiedliwienie

🇯🇵 正当化

🇫🇷 justification

🇪🇸 justificación

🇹🇷 haklı çıkarma

🇰🇷 정당화

🇸🇦 تبرير

🇨🇿 ospravedlnění

🇸🇰 ospravedlnenie

🇨🇳 辩护

🇸🇮 opravičilo

🇮🇸 réttlæting

🇰🇿 ақтау

🇬🇪 გამართლებულობა

🇦🇿 haqq qazandırma

🇲🇽 justificación

Etymology

The word 'vindication' originates from the Latin word 'vindicatio', which means 'a claiming' or 'a declaration'. In English, the term has evolved to signify the act of clearing someone of blame or suspicion, as well as the feeling of being proven right or justified. The concept of vindication has been explored in various contexts throughout history, including legal proceedings, personal achievements, and moral debates.

See also: vindicate.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,880, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.