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retributive
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adjective (a)
- Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- of or relating to or having the nature of retribution(adj.all)Example:
Retributive justice demands an eye for an eye.
source: wordnet30 - given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts(adj.all)Example:
Retributive justice.
source: wordnet30