retributory

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English

Etymology

Compare Latin retributorius (worthy of retribution).

Adjective

retributory (comparative more retributory, superlative most retributory)

  1. Of or relating to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment.
    Synonyms: retributive, retributionary

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