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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of vindicate.
  • adjective justified, avenged or cleared of blame

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  • adjective freed from any question of guilt

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Examples

  • Dodd was vindicated from the Countrywide insurance Co..

    A cage match in Connecticut 2009

  • To see him vindicated is to witness a proud moment in American history.

    We Need A Hero | ATTACKERMAN 2008

  • I don't use the word vindicated, but I do feel the façade of the capital markets, as they were presented to the nation, has crumbled.

    Long Island Business News Products 2009

  • During the whole term of the African war, the granaries of Rome were continually filled, her dignity was vindicated from the humiliating dependence, and the minds of an immense people were quieted by the calm confidence of peace and plenty.

    The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 1206

  • Anchorage Daily News, Editorial, Palin vindicated?

    Discourse.net: Friday McBush/McSame Bashing 2008

  • But freedom is the least of the generous gifts you have conferred; there is a greater in a fair name vindicated, and rightful honours re-bestowed.

    Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

  • So Caitlin has been vindicated, which is more than can be said for poor Justin, just yet.

    TheSpoof.com : Spoof News : Front Page 2010

  • But, we are living in such an age and the main reason we should be praying about revival is that we are anxious to see God's name vindicated and His glory manifested.

    Latest Articles 2010

  • — Mets principal owner Fred Wilpon said Thursday that he and his associates will be "vindicated" in the billion-dollar lawsuit brought against them by the trustee representing Bernie Madoff victims.

    Wilpon: We Will Prevail Brian Costa 2011

  • She astonished Alaskans by claiming the Legislature's investigation into the Troopergate scandal "vindicated" her -- when in fact it found probable cause she had violated state law.

    Matt Zencey: It's a Mystery Why the Tea Party Loves Sarah Palin Matt Zencey 2011

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