Retributionary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Retributionary is an adjective meaning Being or relating to retribution; retributive; retaliatory.
Meaning
Being or relating to retribution; retributive; retaliatory.
Example Sentences
Punishment, moreover, loses all its retributionary character [...]
Of course, the 'just deserts' retributionary approach does not mean the punishment should be exactly like the crime; it means that there should be equivalencies of seriousness of punishment.
It might be thought, for example, that a rehabilitation approach simply costs more in both time and money than a retributionary approach. But while retributionary approaches may be a boon to the average taxpayer, they are a bane to .
Synonyms for retributionary
Depending on context, synonyms include retaliatory, vindicatory, retributive, retributory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retributive, retributory, retributional, retaliatory, retributivist, reparational.
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