Retributory Definition & Meaning
retributory
- 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 retributory 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 retributory?
- Retributory is an adjective.
- How many definitions does retributory have?
- Retributory has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).