— redistributional, redistributory /ree'di strib"yeuh tawr'ee, -tohr'ee/ , adj.
/ree'dis treuh byooh"sheuhn/ , n.
1. a distribution performed again or anew.
2. Econ. the theory, policy, or practice of lessening or reducing inequalities in income through such measures as progressive income taxation and antipoverty programs.
[ 1830-40; RE- + DISTRIBUTION ]