a. [ L. indictivus. See Indict. ] Proclaimed; declared; public. Kennet. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ For vindicative, confused with L. vindicta revenge, punishment, fr. vindicare to vindicate. Cf. Vindicative. ]
I am vindictive enough to repel force by force. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Vindictive damages. (Law)
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