vindication
UK: ˌvɪndɪˈkeɪʃən | US: ˌvɪndɪˈkeɪʃən
n. the act of proving someone or something is right, reasonable, or justified after doubt or criticism.
n. the state of being cleared from blame or suspicion.
vindication = vindic<claim/justify> + ation<noun suffix>
- vindic (from Latin vindicare, meaning "to claim, avenge, or justify")
- ation (a noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process)
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin vindicare, which originally meant "to lay legal claim to" or "to avenge." Over time, it evolved to emphasize justification or proof of innocence, particularly in legal and moral contexts. The suffix -ation transforms the verb into a noun, encapsulating the result or process of vindicating. The logic reflects a shift from asserting a claim to proving its validity.
The court's ruling was a complete vindication of her innocence.
He felt a sense of vindication after the investigation proved his theory correct.
The report served as vindication for the whistleblower's actions.
Her success was a vindication of her unconventional methods.
The apology offered little vindication for the years of false accusations.