PoliticsAugust 15, 2026

vindication

VIN-dih-KAY-shun

Definition

The act of proving that someone or something is right, reasonable, or justified, especially after they have been doubted or criticized.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'vindicatio,' meaning a claim or defense, which comes from the verb 'vindicare,' meaning to set free or avenge. It entered English to describe the act of clearing someone of blame or proving their cause is just.

In the news

In the article, the film My Son Hunter is described as being hailed as 'vindication' by right-wing viewers, meaning they saw the movie as proof that their existing political beliefs about the Biden family were correct.

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