Vindicatory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Vindicatory is an adjective meaning Promoting or producing vindication.
Meaning
Promoting or producing vindication.
More Meanings
- Promoting or producing retribution or punishment.
Example Sentences
The principal vindicatory feature of the market system . . . rests in the fact that it permits and facilitates an intermarket and intersectoral flow of economic values.
To prevent the strong from oppressing the weak; to protect the acquisitions of industry . . . are duties which require that delegated authority should be exerted by public force and the vindicatory dispensations of pains and penalties.
Synonyms for vindicatory
Depending on context, synonyms include absolutory, exonerative, absolutionary, absolving, exculpatory, defensive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retributory, retributive, avenging, exculpatory, justificative, justificatory.
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