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vindication

noun as in justification

noun as in defense

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The author argues this represents necessary vindication of vaccine science, pointing out that before 1991, up to 20,000 babies were infected annually, but vaccination reduced newborn infections by 68% in the following decade.

The Conservatives, though, see vindication in the development.

From BBC

It was a night of vindication for Crocker in this rematch, having won the first meeting between the pair in March by disqualification despite being second best in the fight.

From BBC

“Sanctuary cities interfere with federal immigration enforcement at the expense and safety and security of American citizens. We look forward to ultimate vindication on the issue.”

Another memorable event was the final, inglorious end of America’s two-decade-long intervention in Vietnam, a bitter vindication for those who had always said it was a pointless and bloody mistake.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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