retributive

Definition of Retributive in English :

of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

Example Sentences:
'retributive justice demands an eye for an eye'

given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts

Example Sentences:
'retributive justice'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Retributive

noun

1.

the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury

2.

punishment or vengeance

noun

punishment for evil done or reward for good done; requital

n.

1. Punishment administered in return for a wrong committed.

2. Theology Punishment or reward distributed in a future life based on performance in this one.