To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof: "Our society permits people to sue for libel so that they may vindicate their reputations” ( Irving R. Kaufman).
Para despejar de acusación, culpa, sospecha o duda con argumentos o pruebas de apoyo:
To provide justification or support for: vindicate one's claim.
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To justify or prove the worth of, especially in light of later developments.
Para justificar o probar el valor de, especialmente a la luz de los desarrollos posteriores.
To defend, maintain, or insist on the recognition of (one's rights, for example).