See Also: retributive(dictionary)

retributive (iou)



retributive adjective. L17.
[formed as RETRIBUTE + -IVE.]
Characterized by or of the nature of retribution, recompense, or punishment. Freq. in retributive justice.
retributively adverb M19.
retributivism noun (belief in or advocacy of) the policy or theory of retributive justice M20.
retributivist noun & adjective (a person) believing in or advocating retributive justice M20.