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vindication (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌvɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

The action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion, or of being officially proved right or justified.

The jury's verdict was a complete vindication for the wrongly accused man.
Her successful business launch was a vindication of her risky investment strategy.
He sought vindication after the scandal threatened to ruin his career.

vindication for (prepositional phrase): The reason or basis for being cleared or proven right. — "The court's ruling was a vindication for the whistleblowers."
vindication of (prepositional phrase): The act of defending or proving the rightness of something or someone. — "Her latest book is a vindication of her earlier, controversial theories."

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