retributive Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
retributory; retaliatory; relatiative; vindicatory.
- retributive justice demands an eye for an eye
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adjective satellite given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
retributory; vindicatory.
- retributive justice
WordNet
Re*trib"u*tive, Re*trib"u*to*ry adjective
(Also<
- Retributive
- Retributory
)
Etymology
Cf. LL.Definitions
Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice;retributory comforts.