re-distributive

re·dis·trib·u·tive

[ree-di-strib-yuh-tiv]
adjective Economics.
favoring, supporting, or practicing income redistribution: the redistributive effects of public spending.

Origin:
1880–85; redistribute + -ive

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redistribute (ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to distribute (something) again or differently
 
redis'tributive
 
adj

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