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retributive meaning and definition
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Definition of retributive (adjective)
- of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
- "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"
- synonyms: relatiative, retaliatory, retributory, vindicatory
- given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
- "retributive justice"
- synonyms: retributory, vindicatory
Source: Princeton University Wordnet