noun
vindication
vin-dih-KAY-shun/ˌvɪndɪˈkeɪʃn/
Proof that someone or something was in the right.
The supported tree's survival brings vindication for the gardener's careful preparations.
Etymology
An “act of claiming or avenging” developed into justification by proof or defense against censure. Vindication thus establishes that a person or position was right, rather than merely asserting it.
In context
the courtroom erupted in a mix of emotions relief Elation and Vindication as Edmunds was finally exonerated and set free
More examples
- She sees the project's success as vindication of her approach.
- He waits years for public vindication.
- The court's decision provides the vindication they sought.
Forms
vindication
Similar words
- exoneration
- Specifically clears someone of blame or wrongdoing.
- justification
- Justification gives reasons defending a position; vindication establishes that it was right.