Found 2 items, similar to retributive.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: retributive retributive adj 1: of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; “retributive justice demands an eye for an eye” [syn: retaliatory, relatiative, retributory, vindicatory] 2: given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; “retributive justice” [syn: retributory, vindicatory]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Retributive Retributive \Re*trib"u*tive\, Retributory \Re*trib"u*to*ry\, 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. [1913 Webster]