retribution

retribution, n.

1. Criminal law. Punishment imposed as repayment or revenge for the offense committed; requital. Cf. DETERRENCE; REHABILITATION(1). [Cases: Sentencing and Punishment 44.]

2. Something justly deserved; repayment; reward. — retributive, adj. — retribute, vb.


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