Meaning & use
vindication
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Proof or evidence that someone's belief, claim, or action was justified, especially after being doubted or criticized.
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The court's ruling was a complete vindication of her innocence.
Winning the championship felt like vindication after years of criticism.
A note on using this word
Often carries an emotional sense of relief or satisfaction, not just factual proof.
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