re·trib·u·to·ry /-bjəˌtori, ˌtɔr-/
Re·trib·u·tive Re·trib·u·to·ry , a. Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts.
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retributory
adj 1: of or relating to or having the nature of retribution;
"retributive justice demands an eye for an eye" [syn:
retaliatory, relatiative, retributive, vindicatory]
2: given or inflicted in requital according to merits or
deserts; "retributive justice" [syn: retributive, vindicatory]