Retributive Definition & Meaning
retributive
- adjective
- of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"
- given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice"
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- What does retributive mean?
- of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye" given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice"
- What part of speech is retributive?
- Retributive is an adjective.
- How many definitions does retributive have?
- Retributive has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).