Definition of Retributory in English :

Define Retributory in English

Retributory meaning in English

Meaning of Retributory in English

Pronunciation of Retributory in English

Retributory pronunciation in English

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Retributory

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Adjective

1. relatiative, retaliatory, retributive, retributory, vindicatory

of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

Example Sentences:
'retributive justice demands an eye for an eye'

2. retributive, retributory, vindicatory

given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts

Example Sentences:
'retributive justice'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Retributory

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noun
1. 
the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury
2. 
punishment or vengeance

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Retributory

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noun
punishment for evil done or reward for good done; requital

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Retributory

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n.
1. Punishment administered in return for a wrong committed.
2. Theology Punishment or reward distributed in a future life based on performance in this one.

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