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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment.

Adjective

1. 1
   given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts wordnet
2. 2
   of or relating to or having the nature of retribution wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

retributivecompensatingcompensatorylucrativemoneymakingpaying

Etymology

Compare Latin retributorius (“worthy of retribution”).

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