To clear someone or oneself of some guilt, accusation, blame, suspicion, etc.; to affirm or uphold someone's or one's own innocence or justification regarding something.

What is personal vindication?

vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment of that person's reputation. type of: clearing. the act of freeing from suspicion. the justification for some act or belief. synonyms: defence, defense.

What is an example of a vindication?

An example of vindication is appreciation given to a mother for her strict discipline after her children are older. Vindication is defined as the act of justifying or clearing someone of blame. The result of a trial that cleared a suspect of a crime is an example of vindication.