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vindicatory

adjective vin·di·ca·to·ry

Definition of VINDICATORY

1
\ˈvin-di-kə-ˌtr-ē\ :  providing vindication :  justificatory
2
\vin-ˈdi-kə-\ :  punitive, retributive
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First Known Use of VINDICATORY

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