retributory

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das sich auf Vergeltung bezieht oder damit zusammenhängt; der Bestrafung oder Rache dienend.

An archaic adjective meaning relating to or involving retribution; serving to punish or exact vengeance.

1. Relating to punishment for wrongdoingC1formal

   Of or relating to punishment that is considered morally right and deserved for a wrong action.

   Vergeltung

   • The judge imposed a retributory sentence for the crime.
   • Some legal systems emphasize retributory justice over rehabilitation.
   • The retributory nature of the punishment was debated by philosophers.

   Synonymepunitivepunitoryretaliatoryretributive

   Antonymeexonerativeforgivinglenientmerciful

2. Given as deserved recompenseC1formal

   Inflicted or given as a deserved reward or punishment, based on one's actions.

   Verdiente Vergeltung

   • The retributory payment was made to compensate for the loss.
   • He received a retributory fine for his negligence.
   • The retributory measures were seen as fair by the community.

   Synonymepunitiveretaliatoryretributive