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vindicatory

DEFINITIONS OF: vindicatory

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adj of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

Synonyms:
relatiative, retaliatory, retributive, retributory
punitive, punitory
inflicting punishment

adj given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts

Synonyms:
retributive, retributory
just
used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting

adj providing justification

Synonyms:
justificative, justificatory
exculpatory
clearing of guilt or blame
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