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retributive

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re·trib·u·tive  (r-trby-tv)
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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