transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvin-də-ˌkāt ]
transitive verb
( -cat·ed ; -cat·ing )
Etymology: Latin vindicatus, past participle of vindicare to lay claim to, avenge, from vindic-, vindex claimant, avenger
Date: circa 1571
1. obsolete : to set free : deliver
2. : avenge
3.
a. : to free from allegation or blame
b.
(1) : confirm , substantiate
(2) : to provide justification or defense for : justify
c. : to protect from attack or encroachment : defend
4. : to maintain a right to
Synonyms: see exculpate , maintain
• vin·di·ca·tor -ˌkā-tər noun