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retributive
UK
/rɪˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɪv/
US
/rɪˈtrɪb.jə.tɪv/
more retributive
Comp.
most retributive
Super.
UK
/rɪˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɪv/
US
/rɪˈtrɪb.jə.tɪv/
Translations
The judge's decision was seen as retributive, focusing on punishing the offender rather than rehabilitating them.
La décision du juge a été perçue comme rétributive, se concentrant sur la punition du coupable plutôt que sur sa réhabilitation.
Definitions
The judge's decision was seen as retributive, focusing on punishing the offender rather than rehabilitating them.
The bombing was a retributive strike meant to deter future attacks.