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Retributive

Retributive Meaning & Definition
Retributive Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Retributive?

[adj] given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice"
[adj] of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Retributive: avenging | just | reciprocal | retributory | vindicatory

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Retributive In Webster's Dictionary

\Re*trib"u*tive\, Retributory \Re*trib"u*to*ry\, a. [Cf. LL. retributorius worthy of retribution.] Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts.

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