C2nounformallawsociety
US/ˌvɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌvɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
proof that someone was right or innocent after others doubted or blamed them
In context
The final report was a complete vindication of the nurse.
For the scientist, the prize felt like vindication after years of criticism.
The court's decision came as a vindication for the whole community.
Words that go with vindication
adjective + noun
- complete vindicationThe result was complete vindication for the team.
- personal vindicationThe win was a personal vindication for the coach.
verb + noun
- feel vindicationShe felt vindication when her theory was proved.
- seek vindicationHe spent years seeking vindication in court.
noun + preposition
- vindication ofThe case was a vindication of her principles.
- a sense of vindicationHe felt a sense of vindication when the data proved him right.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
vindication to himCorrect: vindication for him