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Vindicatory [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Punitory; inflicting punishment; avenging.

2. The afflictions of Job were not vindicatory punishments.

3. Tending to vindicate; justificatory.

Vindicatory [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Tending or serving to vindicate or justify; justificatory; vindicative.

2. Inflicting punishment; avenging; punitory.