Retributory

Retributory
Retributive 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. [1913 Webster]

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  • retributory — re·trib·u·to·ry …   English syllables

  • retributory — adjective 1. of or relating to or having the nature of retribution retributive justice demands an eye for an eye • Syn: ↑retaliatory, ↑relatiative, ↑retributive, ↑vindicatory • Similar to: ↑punitive, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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  • punitive damages — see damage 2 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. punitive damages …   Law dictionary

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