Word
retributory, adj.
given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
<adj.all>
retributive
retributory
vindicatory
sample sentences
"retributive justice"
semantic pointers
similar to
just
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
<adj.all>
retaliative
retaliatory
retributive
retributory
vindicatory
sample sentences
"retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
retaliate
retaliate
semantic pointers
similar to
punitive, punitory