REVINDICATE

Etymology

Verb

revindicate (third-person singular simple present revindicates, present participle revindicating, simple past and past participle revindicated)

(transitive) To vindicate again; to reclaim; to demand and take back.

to revindicate a right, claim or title

Source: Wiktionary


Re*vin"di*cate, v. t. Etym: [Pref. re- + vindicate. Cf. Revindicate, Revenge.]

Definition: To vindicate again; to reclaim; to demand and take back. Mitford.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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