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Vindicatory Definition & Meaning

vindicatory
adjective
  1. of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"
  2. given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice"
  3. providing justification

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What does vindicatory mean?
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye" given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice" providing justification
What part of speech is vindicatory?
Vindicatory is an adjective.
How many definitions does vindicatory have?
Vindicatory has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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