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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.