vindication

• Nom désignant l'action de prouver que quelqu'un ou quelque chose a raison, est justifié ou est innocent, souvent après des critiques ou des doutes.

A noun referring to the act of proving someone or something to be right, justified, or free from blame, often after criticism or doubt.

1. Defense against criticismC1formal

   The act of proving that someone or something is right, justified, or free from blame after being criticized or accused.

   Justification, réhabilitation

   • The court's decision was a complete vindication of his actions.
   • Her apology served as a vindication of his earlier claims.
   • The evidence provided a strong vindication of the policy.

   Synonymesabsolutionacquittalclearancedefenseexculpationexonerationjustification

   Antonymesaccusationblamecondemnationconvictionindictment

2. Justification for belief or actionC1formal

   A reason or set of reasons that prove a belief or action was correct or reasonable.

   Justification d'une croyance ou d'une action

   • The success of the project was a vindication of their original strategy.
   • He saw the positive results as a vindication of his faith in the team.
   • The historical record offers a vindication of the controversial decision.

   Synonymesconfirmationcorroborationjustificationsubstantiationsupportvalidation