Definition of Vindicate
Vindicate
vin·di·cate
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(verb)
to clear someone of suspicion or blame, to protect or defend someone from attack;
e.g. There is a petition to vindicate him from his alleged crimes.
(verb)
to confirm, verify, or justify something or prove it to be right or reasonable, typicaly by providing some evidence;
e.g. Her kind words vindicate the efforts I have made.
(verb)
to assert one's right or claim to something;
e.g. The people held a protest to vindicate their right to vote freely and fairly.
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