1. (noun) the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

• exoneration

2. (noun) the justification for some act or belief

• defence
• defense

1. (noun) the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

• justification
• rehabilitation

2. (noun) the justification for some act or belief

• alibi
• alibi
• exculpation
• excuse
• self-justification
• apologia
• apology

1. (noun) the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

• clearing

2. (noun) the justification for some act or belief

• justification

1. (noun) the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

• acquit
• assoil
• clear
• discharge
• exculpate
• exonerate
• vindicate

2. (noun) the justification for some act or belief

• defend
• fend for
• support
• justify
• vindicate
• vindicate