Synonyms: vindication, exoneration
Definition: the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
Usage: friends provided a vindication of his position
Similar words: clearing
Definition: the act of freeing from suspicion
Synonyms: defence, defense, vindication
Definition: the justification for some act or belief
Usage: he offered a persuasive defense of the theory
Similar words: justification
Definition: a statement in explanation of some action or belief