RETRIBUTORY

retributive, retributory, vindicatory

(adjective) given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; “retributive justice”

retaliatory, retaliative, retributive, retributory, vindicatory

(adjective) of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; “retributive justice demands an eye for an eye”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

retributory (comparative more retributory, superlative most retributory)

Of or relating to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment.

Synonyms: retributive, retributionary

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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