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vindicatory

[vin-di-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈvɪn dɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
ADJECTIVE
excusable
Synonyms
WEAK
all right condonable defensible exculpatory explainable fair forgivable justifiable minor moderate not too bad okay pardonable passable permissible plausible reasonable remittable reprievable slight specious temperate tenable trivial understandable venial vindicable warrantable within limits
Antonyms
WEAK
blameable inexcusable unallowable unforgivable unjustifiable

Example Sentences

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They are suing him for a nominal £1 in damages for "vindicatory purposes".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

He is being sued for symbolic damages of £1 for " vindicatory purposes".

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

They are seeking symbolic damages of £1 for "vindicatory purposes".

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2024

Mr Murray, a close friend as well as colleague of PC Fletcher, is only seeking £1 in vindicatory damages.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2021

It was a general review of the condition of the kingdom, with a vindicatory sketch of the policy pursued by the government.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None by Harper, Various (magazine)

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