About The Word Retributive
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Retributive
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Retributive: See Also | 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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