1. the act of clearing someone of blame or suspicion; proof that someone or something is right or justified

Examples

• The DNA evidence provided complete vindication for the wrongly accused man.
• She felt vindication when her predictions about the market proved correct.
• The investigation’s findings were a vindication of his honest business practices.
• His vindication came years after the scandal had ruined his reputation.
• The court’s decision was seen as vindication of the protesters’ constitutional rights.
• The successful launch was vindication of the team’s innovative design approach.