Associations to the word «Retributive»

Wiktionary

RETRIBUTIVE, adjective. Relating to retribution; retaliatory.

Dictionary definition

RETRIBUTIVE, adjective. Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye".
RETRIBUTIVE, adjective. Given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice".

Wise words

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