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re⋅trib⋅u⋅tive

  [ri-trib-yuh-tiv]
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–adjective
characterized by or involving retribution: retributive justice.
Also, retrib⋅u⋅to⋅ry  [ri-trib-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] .

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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