Re*trib"u*tive (?), 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.

 

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