What is the meaning of vindicated?

verb

• Show to be right by providing justification or proof.
  • usage: "vindicate a claim"
  • synonyms: justify, vindicate
• Maintain, uphold, or defend.
  • usage: "vindicate the rights of the citizens"
  • synonyms: vindicate
• Clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof.
  • usage: "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
  • synonyms: vindicate

adjective

• Freed from any question of guilt.
  • usage: "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated"
  • synonyms: absolved, clear, cleared, exculpated, exonerated