retributory

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

retributory
    adj 1: of or relating to or having the nature of retribution;
           "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye" [syn:
           {retaliatory}, {relatiative}, {retributive},
           {retributory}, {vindicatory}]
    2: given or inflicted in requital according to merits or
       deserts; "retributive justice" [syn: {retributive},
       {retributory}, {vindicatory}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Retributive \Re*trib"u*tive\, Retributory \Re*trib"u*to*ry\, a.
   [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.
   [1913 Webster]

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