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Definition
To redress a mishandled case, exonerate, or vindicate a victim.
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How it's used
Primarily used in political or legal contexts, this term carries a heavy sense of correcting a historical or systemic injustice. It implies that a formal authority must acknowledge a previous error to restore someone's reputation or status. It is rarely used for minor or personal misunderstandings between individuals.
Examples
They have been fighting for a vindication all along.
Related words
Common phrases
to redress a miscarriage of justice
to be completely vindicated and cleared of false charges
Common mistake
Do not use this word for simple apologies or clearing up minor personal arguments. It is reserved for serious, often public, matters where a formal verdict or official record needs to be overturned.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
