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retributive - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'retributive' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Retributive [ a.]
- Alt. of Retributory

Meaning of 'retributive' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . retributive [ s]
Meaning (1):
- given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
Example in sentence:
  • retributive justice
Meaning (2):
- of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
Example in sentence:
  • retributive justice demands an eye for an eye