v.tr. 1 clear of blame or suspicion. 2 establish the existence, merits, or justice of (one's courage, conduct, assertion, etc.). 3 justify (a person, oneself, etc.) by evidence or argument. vindicable adj. vindication n. vindicative adj. vindicator n.
[ L vindicare claim, avenge f. vindex -dicis claimant, avenger ]