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Webster 1913 Edition


Retributory

{

Re-trib′u-tive

,

Re-trib′u-to-ry

}
,
Adj.
[Cf. LL.
retributorius
worthy of retribution.]
Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment;
as,
retributive
justice;
retributory
comforts.

Definition 2024


retributory

retributory

English

Adjective

retributory (comparative more retributory, superlative most retributory)

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

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