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vindication

noun/ˌvɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

the act of clearing someone of blame or suspicion

The evidence presented in court provided a clear vindication of the defendant's innocence.

justificationexonerationabsolution
word origin — from Latin 'vindicatio', meaning 'a claiming or defense; a justification'