retributory (adj.)

  1. of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; retributive justice demands an eye for an eye

    [ Syn: retaliatory , relatiative , retributive , vindicatory ]

  2. given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; retributive justice

    [ Syn: retributive , vindicatory ]

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