Retributory (Adjective)

Given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice".

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Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye".

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The ancient law of Hammurabi was based on the principle of retributory punishment, where the punishment was directly related to the crime committed.
The judge imposed a stiff retributory sentence on the convicted murderer, citing the need to reflect the severity of the offense.
Many argued that the retributory measures taken by the government against the minority group constituted a form of collective punishment.
In some cultures, retributory killings are seen as a necessary response to honor killings or other forms of violence.
The philosopher argued that retributory justice often fails to account for mitigating circumstances and can lead to unfair outcomes.