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retributory - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'retributory' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Retributory [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts.

Meaning of 'retributory' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . retributory [ 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