The quality of being vindicative.

Vindicating, having a tendency to vindicate. / Vindictive, excessively vengeful.

In a vindicative manner.

(transitive) To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism. / (transitive) To justify by providing evidence. / (transitive) To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.

The act of vindicating or the state of being vindicated. / Evidence, facts, statements, or arguments that justify a claim or belief.

simple past tense and past participle of vindicate

justified, avenged or cleared of blame

plural of vindication

a person who vindicates.

plural of vindicator