Retributive
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːtɪv/noun
Relating to punishment or retribution.
Did you know?The concept of retribution dates back to ancient legal codes, where 'an eye for an eye' was a guiding principle in justice, linking punishment deeply with cosmic balance.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
retributivus
“pertaining to repayment or recompense.”
14th Century
Old French
retributif
“related to payment or reward for services rendered.”
16th Century
Middle English
retributif
“concerning the act of repaying or avenging.”
Modern English
English
retributive
“denoting a system of justice based on punishment as a form of moral balance.”
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