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re⋅trib⋅u⋅tive
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rɪˈtrɪb
yə
tɪv
/
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ri-
trib
-y
uh
-tiv
]
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–adjective
characterized by or involving retribution:
retributive justice.
Also,
retrib⋅u⋅to⋅ry
/
rɪˈtrɪb
yəˌtɔr
i
,
-ˌtoʊr
i
/
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[
ri-
trib
-y
uh
-tawr-ee
,
-tohr-ee
]
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.
Origin:
1670–80;
obs.
retribute
to make retribution (< L
retribūtus;
see
retribution
) +
-ive
Related forms:
re⋅trib⋅u⋅tive⋅ly,
adverb
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re·trib·u·tive
(rĭ-trĭb'yə-tĭv)
adj. Of, involving, or characterized by retribution; retributory.
re·trib'u·tive·ly
adv.
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Main Entry:
re·trib·u·tive
Pronunciation:
ri-'tri-by&-tiv
Function:
adjective
:
of, relating to, or marked by retribution <
retributive
justice> —
re·trib·u·tive·ly
adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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