The police sought to vindicate Donald of the charges.
•They vindicated themselves of the charges with a clear alibi.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
vindicate — verb (T) formal 1 to prove that someone or something is right or true; justify: vindicate an idea/method/decision Your decision not to resign has been fully vindicated. 2 to prove that someone who was blamed for something is in fact not guilty:… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
vindicate — vin|di|cate [ˈvındıkeıt] v [T] formal [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: , past participle of vindicare to claim, avenge , from vindex person who claims, avenger ] 1.) to prove that someone who was blamed for something is in fact not guilty ▪ The … Dictionary of contemporary English
vindicate — UK [ˈvɪndɪkeɪt] / US [ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪt] verb [transitive] Word forms vindicate : present tense I/you/we/they vindicate he/she/it vindicates present participle vindicating past tense vindicated past participle vindicated a) to prove that someone is… … English dictionary
vindicate — vin|di|cate [ vındı,keıt ] verb transitive to prove that someone is right, or that something they said, did, or decided was right, especially when most people believed they were wrong: I feel vindicated now since the court ruled in my favor. The… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
release — re·lease 1 vt re·leased, re·leas·ing 1 a: to relieve or free from obligation, liability, or responsibility the debtor is released from all dischargeable debts b: to give up (a claim, title, or right) to the benefit of another person: surrender … Law dictionary
support — [sə pôrt′] vt. [ME supporten < MFr supporter < LL(Ec) supportare, to endure, bear < L, to carry, bring to a place < sub ,SUB + portare, to carry: see PORT3] 1. a) to carry or bear the weight of; keep from falling, slipping or sinking; … English World dictionary
property law — Introduction principles, policies, and rules by which disputes over property are to be resolved and by which property transactions may be structured. What distinguishes property law from other kinds of law is that property law deals with… … Universalium
support — sup·port 1 vt 1 a: to promote the interests or cause of b: to uphold or defend as valid or right c: to argue or vote for 2: to provide with substantiation or corroboration support an alibi 3: to provide with the means … Law dictionary
Mill, John Stuart: Logic and metaphysics — J.S.Mill Logic and metaphysics John Skorupski ENLIGHTENMENT AND ROMANTICISM IN MILL’S PHILOSOPHY Mill’s importance as one of the major figures of nineteenth century politics and culture, and the current interest in him as a moral and political… … History of philosophy
bear out — verb support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm (Freq. 3) The stories and claims were born out by the evidence • Syn: ↑corroborate, ↑underpin, ↑support • Derivationally related forms: ↑support ( … Useful english dictionary
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