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View synonyms for vindicatory

vindicatory

[ vin-di-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

  1. tending or serving to vindicate.
  2. punitive; retributive:

    vindicatory killings.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of vindicatory1

First recorded in 1640–50; vindicate + -ory 1

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Example Sentences

On coming to Shelleys hands at Ravenna, Mrs. Shelleys vindicatory letter was as much his property as any ring on his finger.

This vindicatory letter was not transmitted by Byron to Mrs. Hoppner.

Of all the parts of a law the most effectual is the vindicatory.

Blunt's journey to Washington had results, complimentary and gratifying to his vanity because publicly vindicatory.

It was a general review of the condition of the kingdom, with a vindicatory sketch of the policy pursued by the government.

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