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retributory
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adjective retributory has 2 senses
- retributory(s = adj.all) relatiative, retaliatory, retributive, vindicatory - of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"
- retributory(s = adj.all) retributive, vindicatory - given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice"
CIDE DICTIONARY
retributory, 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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