ret ‧ ri ‧ bu ‧ tion /ˌretrəˈbjuːʃ ə n, ˌretrɪˈbjuːʃ ə n/ BrE AmE noun [singular, uncountable]
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Late Latin ; Origin: retributio , from Latin retribuere 'to pay back' ]
severe punishment for something very serious
retribution for
Victims are demanding retribution for the terrorist attacks.
divine retribution (=punishment by God)