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re·trib·u·tive (r

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adj.

Of, involving, or characterized by retribution; retributory.

re·tribu·tive·ly adv.

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Adj.	1.	retributive - of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye" relatiative, retaliatory, retributory, vindicatory punitive, punitory - inflicting punishment; "punitive justice"; "punitive damages"
	2.	retributive - given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice" retributory, vindicatory just - used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting; "a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln; "a kind and just man"; "a just reward"; "his just inheritance"

Translations

retributive [rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪv] ADJ → castigador, de castigo

retributive

adj → Vergeltungs-, vergeltend; justice → ausgleichend; retributive action → Vergeltungsaktion f

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