retributory

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retributory

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Compare Latin retributorius (“worthy of retribution”).

adjective more retributory · most retributory

Of or relating to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment.
Similar: retributive, retributionary, retaliatory, retributory, vindicatory

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@misc{retributory_2026,
  title = {retributory},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/retributory},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}