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The act of vindicating, or the state of being vindicated; defense; justification against denial or censure; as, the vindication of opinions; his vindication is complete.

The act of vindicating, or the state of being vindicated; defense; justification against denial or censure; as, the vindication of opinions; his vindication is complete.

Justification; defense.

n. Act of vindicating ; —justification of an act against censure or objections ; defence or support of a statement, against denial or doubt; maintaining a cause by force or otherwise ; assertion of a right or title; establishment of a claim.