'Retributive' definitions:

Definition of 'retributive'

From: WordNet
adjective
Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye" [syn: retaliatory, relatiative, retributive, retributory, vindicatory]
adjective
Given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice" [syn: retributive, retributory, vindicatory]

Definition of 'Retributive'

From: GCIDE
  • Retributive \Re*trib"u*tive\, Retributory \Re*trib"u*to*ry\, a. [Cf. LL. retributorius worthy of retribution.] Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts. [1913 Webster]

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