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   Ret·ri·bu·tion

   /ˌretrəˈbyo͞oSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act: "employees asked not to be named, saying they feared retribution"

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘recompense for merit or a service’): from late Latin retributio(n-), from retribut- ‘assigned again’, from the verb retribuere, from re- ‘back’ + tribuere ‘assign’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. retributive adjective
   • 2. retributory adjective

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   What does retribution mean in English?

   • You usually use this word when talking about punishments coming from a higher authority to a lower authority. For example, being sentenced to prison for a crime could be called retribution. You could define this word as ‘payback’ due to the prefix ‘re’ meaning ‘back’.

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   What is retribution theory?

   • The retribution theory is, therefore, of greatest value in societies where traditional moral principles, usually based upon religious belief, are still widely respected; but it is less applicable in the secularized and pluralistic societies of the industrialized West.

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   What is an example of retribution?

   • The old punishment code of "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth," is an example of retribution. Some people think about large events like tornados or earthquakes as cosmic retribution for human pride. Some synonyms are compensation, recompense, requital.

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   What is retribution in criminology?

   • Retribution Quick Overview. In penology, retribution is a justice theory that considers a proportionate punishment a moral response to crime. Retribution focuses on the satisfaction and psychological benefits that exacting punishments can bestow on the victim of the crime, the close associates of the victim, and society as a whole.

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   Retribution means literally \"payback\" or punishment for a wrong. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and legal and kids definitions of retribution from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Retribution is a noun that means deserved and severe punishment. Learn how to use it in different contexts, such as human rights abuses, genocide, or divine punishment, with examples and translations.

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   Retribution is the act of taking revenge. If you pull a prank on someone, expect retribution. Retribution comes from the Latin for giving back what's due, either reward or punishment. But when we talk about retribution, we only talk about punishment.

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   something given or inflicted in such requital. Synonyms: repayment, recompense, retaliation. Antonyms: pardon. Theology. the distribution of rewards and punishments in a future life. retribution. / rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪv; ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən / noun. the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury. punishment or vengeance. Discover More.

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   Retribution is the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury. It can also refer to the distribution of rewards and punishments in a future life. See synonyms, translations, and related expressions for retribution.

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   Retribution is severe punishment for something seriously wrong that somebody has done. Learn how to use this formal word in sentences and see its synonyms and word origin.

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    Retribution is severe punishment for something seriously wrong that someone has done. Learn how to use this word in formal contexts with synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes.