vindicated

(verb) show to be right by providing justification or proof. Synonyms: justify, vindicate. Example: "Vindicate a claim."

(verb) maintain, uphold, or defend. Synonyms: vindicate. Example: "Vindicate the rights of the citizens."

(verb) clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof. Synonyms: vindicate. Example: "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel."

(adj) freed from any question of guilt. Synonyms: absolved, clear, cleared, exculpated, exonerated. Examples: "Is absolved from all blame." "Was now clear of the charge of cowardice." "His official honor is vindicated."