RETRIBUTION


Meaning of RETRIBUTION in English

■ noun punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

Derivatives

retributive rɪ'trɪbjʊtɪv adjective

retributory rɪ'trɪbjʊt(ə)ri adjective

Origin

ME: from late L. retributio(n-) , from retribut- , retribuere 'assign again'.

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