RETRIBUTIVE

retributive, retributory, vindicatory

(adjective) given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; ā€œretributive justiceā€

retaliatory, retaliative, retributive, retributory, vindicatory

(adjective) of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; ā€œretributive justice demands an eye for an eyeā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

retributive (comparative more retributive, superlative most retributive)

Relating to retribution; retaliatory.

Synonyms: retributionary, retributory

Source: Wiktionary


Re*trib"u*tive, Re*trib"u*to*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. LL. retributorius worthy of retribution.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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