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retribution

n. [L. retributio: cf. F. rtribution.]1. The act of retributing; repayment. ()

In good offices and due retributions, we may not be pinching and niggardly. (Bp. Hall.)

2. That which is given in repayment or compensation; return suitable to the merits or deserts of, as an action; commonly, condign punishment for evil or wrong. ()

All who have their reward on earth, . . . Naught seeking but the praise of men, here find Fit retribution, empty as their deeds. (Milton.)

3. Specifically, reward and punishment, as distributed at the general judgment. ()

It is a strong argument for a state of retribution hereafter, that in this world virtuous persons are very often unfortunate, and vicious persons prosperous. (Addison.)

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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. ()