Retributive Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Retributive

Meaning 1 : given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts

    Example : retributive justice

    Synonyms : retributory,  vindicatory
Meaning 2 : of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

    Example : retributive justice demands an eye for an eye

    Synonyms : retaliative,  retaliatory,  retributory,  vindicatory