Definition of retributory Retributory
retrib•u•to•ry
We found 4 definitions of retributory from 3 different sources.
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What does retributory mean?
WordNet
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| retributory - of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye" | ||
| retaliatory, relatiative, retributive, vindicatory | ||
| punitive, punitory inflicting punishment; "punitive justice"; "punitive damages" | ||
| retributory - given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice" | ||
| retributive, vindicatory | ||
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Wiktionary 
- retributory (Adjective)
Of or relating to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- retributory (a.)
Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts.
