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2009 video game
Resistance: Retribution is a 2009 third-person shooter video game developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation
Resistance:_Retribution
1818 play
Retribution is an 1818 British tragedy by the writer John Dillon. It premiered at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden in London on 1 January 1818. The original
Retribution_(play)
Topics referred to by the same term
Hoffman Retribution (play), an 1818 play by John Dillon Retribution (Southworth novel), an 1849 novel by E. D. E. N. Southworth "Retribution", an 1846
Retribution
2010 video game
Dead to Rights: Retribution is a third-person action video game. It is the reboot of the Dead to Rights franchise featuring Grant City police officer
Dead_to_Rights:_Retribution
Television series
Trial & Retribution is a feature-length ITV police procedural television drama series that first aired on 19 October 1997. Written and devised by Lynda
Trial_&_Retribution
2012 video game
Blacklight: Retribution was a free-to-play first-person shooter video game developed and published by Hardsuit Labs (formerly Zombie Studios) for Microsoft
Blacklight:_Retribution
2012 film by Paul W. S. Anderson
Resident Evil: Retribution is a 2012 action horror film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. A sequel to Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010), it is
Resident_Evil:_Retribution
1994 video game
Retribution is a video game developed by British studio Astros Productions and published by Gremlin Interactive for DOS. Retribution is a game in which
Retribution_(video_game)
2015 fighting game by Bandai Namco Entertainment
characters. The home versions released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in June 2017 were based on Fated Retribution. Set shortly after the events of Tekken
Tekken_7
2013 video game
Hell: Retribution is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Eutechnyx and published by Deep Silver. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation
Ride_to_Hell:_Retribution
British actor (born 1978)
four-part BBC police drama Good Cop. From 2017, he plays Sergeant Thomas "Mac" McAllister in Retribution, the British-American action television series,
Warren_Brown_(actor)
Irish actress (born 1974)
Detective Chief Inspector Roisin Connor in the ITV police procedural Trial & Retribution and Cruella de Vil in Once Upon a Time for which she was nominated as
Victoria_Smurfit
2011 video game
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution is the stand-alone second expansion to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II, part of the Warhammer 40,000:
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution
Warhammer_40,000:_Dawn_of_War_II_–_Retribution
1998 video game
known in North America as Assault: Retribution, is a 1998 action video game developed by Candle Light Studios for the PlayStation console. It was published
Assault:_Retribution
Film series based on video games
as the director for Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010), Resident Evil: Retribution (2012) and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016). These first six films
Resident_Evil_(film_series)
Canadian actor (born 1974)
The Blob in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Barry Burton in Resident Evil: Retribution, Gabriel in Legion, Little John in Robin Hood, Jeeves Tremor in Smokin'
Kevin_Durand
2022 video game
Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution is a virtual reality first-person shooter survival horror game for SteamVR, PlayStation VR, PlayStation VR2 and Meta Quest
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution
The_Walking_Dead:_Saints_&_Sinners_–_Chapter_2:_Retribution
This is a list of games for the Sony PlayStation Portable handheld console. It does not include PSOne classics, PS minis, or NEOGEO Station. Games have
List of PlayStation Portable games
List_of_PlayStation_Portable_games
(North America only) MotorStorm: Arctic Edge Patapon 2 Resistance: Retribution PlayStation Network LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Numblast Pinball Heroes PixelJunk
List of Sony Interactive Entertainment video games
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American basketball player and analyst (born 1996)
Connecticut Sun for grabbing Jacy Sheldon and pulling her to the ground in retribution for Sheldon poking teammate Caitlin Clark in the eye earlier in the game
Sophie_Cunningham
Irish actress (born 1958)
Broadway debut playing the title role in Medea (2002) for which she earned a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She returned to
Fiona_Shaw
Play by William Shakespeare
and Regan. When Gloucester returns, Cornwall gouges out his eyes as retribution. One of Cornwall's servants intervenes, mortally wounding Cornwall. Discovering
King_Lear
English actor (born 1973)
Kristopher Marshall (born 1 April 1973) is an English actor. He has played Nick Harper in My Family, Colin Frissell in the 2003 film Love Actually, Gratiano
Kris_Marshall
Games for the Sony PlayStation / PS1 / PSone
This is a list of games for the Sony PlayStation video game system, organized alphabetically by name. There are often different names for the same game
List of PlayStation (console) games (A–L)
List_of_PlayStation_(console)_games_(A–L)
English filmmaker (born 1965)
franchise, Resident Evil: Retribution, in 2012. Anderson brought back several actors from the original trilogy of films to play alternate versions of their
Paul_W._S._Anderson
President of the United States from 2021 to 2025
family members, including his brother James, and others targeted for retribution by his successor. They included former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Joe_Biden
2007 video game
and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). First released for the PlayStation 2 on March 13, 2007, the game is the second installment in the God
God_of_War_II
British actress (1968–2021)
21 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021. "Trial & Retribution - S1 - Episode 1: Trial & Retribution I - Part One". Radio Times. Archived from the original
Helen_McCrory
List of games for second-generation VR headset
"The Walking Dead Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution Confirmed For March 21 Launch On PSVR 2". PlayStation Universe. Retrieved 9 April 2023. Erl,
List_of_PlayStation_VR2_games
Series of video programs to showcase games
State of Play is a series of video programs produced by Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) to showcase upcoming games for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation
State_of_Play_(video_program)
Play by William Shakespeare
opening scene, as well as a few other references in the play to conspiracies and retributions. Although not published until 1625, Strachey's report was
The_Tempest
American voice actor (1962–2026)
Plague Champion in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising and Retribution. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kane was one of several voices for health
Tom_Kane
Fictional libertine
he kills), moralistic themes (honor, violence and seduction, vice and retribution), and the dramatic ending in which Don Juan dines with and is then dragged
Don_Juan
Post-war punishment of Germany
According to Simon MacKenzie, "callous self-interest and a desire for retribution played a role in the fate" of German prisoners, and he exemplifies by pointing
Forced labor of Germans after World War II
Forced_labor_of_Germans_after_World_War_II
British video game developer
violence that it was banned in Australia. They released Dead to Rights: Retribution on 27 April 2010. A proposed game, Possession, was put on hold in 2007
Blitz_Games_Studios
English actor
appeared in several British television programmes and feature films. He played the role of John Willoughby in Sense and Sensibility, which also starred
Greg_Wise
American digital entertainment company owned by Sony
Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corporation. It primarily operates the PlayStation brand of video game consoles and products. It is also the world's
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony_Interactive_Entertainment
Terrorist attacks in California, U.S.
the sorority house, Rodger uploaded a video entitled "Elliot Rodger's Retribution", in which he outlined his attack plan and motives, to YouTube. In the
2014_Isla_Vista_attacks
British-American mass murderer and terrorist (1991–2014)
particularly with women. He began to contemplate what he called a "Day of Retribution", a planned attack on women and couples. With these plans in mind, on
Elliot_Rodger
British actress (born 1986)
won her the 2008 TMA Theatre Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Play, with the Guardian writing "the one to watch is the outstanding newcomer
Kate_O'Flynn
Prime Minister of India (1966–1977; 1980–1984)
by two of her bodyguards, both of whom were Sikh nationalists seeking retribution for the events at the temple. Gandhi was cremated at the site now known
Indira_Gandhi
English actress and producer (born 1979)
The Human Voice, written and directed by Patrick Kennedy and based on the play La voix humaine by Jean Cocteau, for which she won Best Actress at the Oxford
Rosamund_Pike
Type of punishment
damages proportional or similar to the crime. As opposed to revenge, retribution—and thus retributive justice—is not personal, is directed only at wrongdoing
Retributive_justice
Canadian actress (born 2001)
2012 she starred, alongside Milla Jovovich, as Becky in Resident Evil: Retribution, the fifth film in the franchise. Engineer was born partially deaf on
Aryana_Engineer
Australian actress (born 1996)
Inside Soap Awards. Hazel would later star as Zoe Sailer in Halifax: Retribution, Gemma in the Apple TV+ series Shantaram and as Bluebird "Blue" Gleeson
Mavournee_Hazel
American political activist (1993–2025)
September 15, 2025. Peters, Jeremy W. (September 19, 2025). "With Calls for Retribution Over Kirk, Some See Rise of a 'Woke Right'". The New York Times. Retrieved
Charlie_Kirk
2006 film by David Frankel
once worked as a personal assistant. Fear of what Wintour might do in retribution for any visible cooperation with the production posed obstacles in the
The_Devil_Wears_Prada_(film)
2025). "Susie Wiles Talks Epstein Files, Pete Hegseth's War Tactics, Retribution, and More (Part 2 of 2)". Vanity Fair. Retrieved February 13, 2026. Mesa
2028 United States presidential election
2028_United_States_presidential_election
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
2025. Collinson, Stephen (January 28, 2025). "Trump sets about his retribution agenda with relish". CNN. Retrieved January 28, 2025. Savage, Charlie
Donald_Trump
upcoming games for the PlayStation VR headset. There are 529 titles on this page. Video games portal List of PlayStation 4 games List of PlayStation applications
List_of_PlayStation_VR_games
professional acting debut playing Jesus Christ in the film Pilgrim's Progress (1978). That same year he acted in the BBC anthology series Play for Today (1978)
Liam_Neeson_filmography
Genre of Chinese fiction
redress wrongs, fight for righteousness, remove oppressors, and bring retribution for past misdeeds. Even though the term "wuxia" as the name of a genre
Wuxia
Video game series
Insomniac Games, as confirmed by its CEO Ted Price. Resistance: Retribution was released on the PlayStation Portable on March 17, 2009. Set after the events of
Resistance (video game series)
Resistance_(video_game_series)
2020 video game
director, co-writing the story with Halley Gross. The themes of revenge and retribution were inspired by Druckmann's experiences growing up in Israel. Ashley
The_Last_of_Us_Part_II
2025 assassination in Orem, Utah, U.S.
and she pledged: "My husband's voice will remain." She also called for retribution on "evil-doers", stating: "You have no idea the fire that you have ignited
Assassination_of_Charlie_Kirk
Country in West Asia
under UAE federal law. Under the decree, legal forms of punishment are retribution and blood money payments, capital punishment, life imprisonment, temporary
United_Arab_Emirates
Fictional character in the Child's Play franchise
keeps the severed head of Chucky locked up in a safe, torturing him in retribution for ruining his life. Andy has tried to prove Nica Pierce's innocence
Andy_Barclay
American politician and lawyer (born 1962)
Philip (May 27, 2023). "Paxton threatened House members with political retribution, lawmaker says at impeachment". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from
Ken_Paxton
Global conflict (1939–1945)
the Zhejiang-Jiangxi campaign in China, with the goal of inflicting retribution on the Chinese who aided the surviving American airmen in the Doolittle
World_War_II
2025 Indian film by Prithviraj Sukumaran
persona, while Zayed Masood (Prithviraj Sukumaran) embarks on a quest for retribution connected to the fictionalised 2002 Gujarat riots. Its socio-political
L2:_Empuraan
English actress
stage play A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (2002), making her Broadway debut a year later, and earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play. Hamilton
Victoria_Hamilton
the list of the free-to-play games which released for the PlayStation 4 console. Top (A-L) (M–Z) Top (A-L) (M–Z) List of PlayStation VR games "SCE Japan
List of PlayStation 4 free-to-play games
List_of_PlayStation_4_free-to-play_games
combative, and violent rhetoric, and promised retribution against his political enemies. Trump played down but refused to rule out violence following
2024 United States presidential election
2024_United_States_presidential_election
Welsh actor (born 1973)
Hornblower. ... I would love to play this character through every stage of his life. I think it would be unique to have an actor playing him from the very early
Ioan_Gruffudd
2003 video game
unified inventory, and graphical updates. Release date: December 4, 2012 Retribution brought a revamped bounty system, a new "Crimewatch" system, added 4
Expansions_of_Eve_Online
American political operative
com/politics/archive/2024/11/trump-secretary-of-retribution-ivan-raiklin/680494/ Evon, Dan (December 23, 2020). "Can Veep Play the 'Pence Card' and Reject US Election
Ivan_Raiklin
Aphorism about divine retribution
expression the mills of God grind slowly signifies slow but certain divine retribution. Plutarch (1st century CE) alludes to the metaphor as a then-current
Mills_of_God
2015 Android video game
developer intentionally removed the game from the Google Play Store. Pakistan Army Retribution is a first-person shooter. It is during the 2014 Peshawar
Pakistan_Army_Retribution
British actress
Rainbow City (1967), The Duchess of Duke Street (1976–1977), Trial & Retribution (2003–2008), Spooks (2007–2008), Teacup Travels (2015–2017), Diana and
Gemma_Jones
British actor (born 1965)
her drama series Trial & Retribution, playing Clarence Oxley on Trial & Retribution I and Crispin Oxley on Trial & Retribution II. Havill starred in two
Andrew_Havill
English actress
Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Gemmell has played roles in both theatre and TV dramas. She played the leading female role in Fever Pitch, based on
Ruth_Gemmell
Indian multinational conglomerate
of the villagers had been evicted without adequate relocation. Police retribution was brutal: 37 protesters were injured and 13 killed, including 3 women
Tata_Group
American murderer and body snatcher (1906–1984)
Testament and the Book of Revelation concerning death, murder, and divine retribution. Gein idolized and eventually became obsessed with his mother. In La
Ed_Gein
American actor (born 2004)
"really fun summer vacation". He then played the son of star Liam Neeson's character in the action thriller Retribution, a remake of the 2015 Spanish film
Jack_Champion
American entrepreneur and attorney (born 1985)
2025, Shanahan released a video on X where she threatened political retribution against any senator, Democrat or Republican, who did not vote to confirm
Nicole_Shanahan
1984 film by Wes Craven
an undead child killer who murders teenagers through their dreams, as retribution against their parents who burned him alive. Craven loosely based the
A_Nightmare_on_Elm_Street
2026 shooting by US Border Patrol agents
stated he could not support the Republican party for what he called "retribution", and blamed national Republicans for making it "nearly impossible for
Killing_of_Alex_Pretti
American web novel series and its adaptations
May 30, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025. "The Beginning After The End: Retribution". Kobo Inc. Archived from the original on May 30, 2025. Retrieved May
The_Beginning_After_the_End
Creature of Greek mythology
seven women) to be offered as sacrificial victims to the Minotaur in retribution for the death of Minos's son Androgeus. The Minotaur was eventually slain
Minotaur
DaCobra Date Winner Event/Show Note(s) January 20 Victor Analog New Year's Retribution This was a four-way match also featuring Gary Jay and Warhorse, the latter
2024 in professional wrestling
2024_in_professional_wrestling
Civil War general, U.S. president from 1869 to 1877
remained opposed, forcing Grant to abandon further efforts. Seeking retribution, in March 1871, Grant maneuvered to have Sumner deposed from his powerful
Ulysses_S._Grant
Australian rules footballer (born 1973)
for his 34 disposals and clutch goals, which was perceived by some as retribution for his comments earlier in the week against umpire Scott McLaren, for
James_Hird
American actor (born 1959)
the ensemble cast of Robert Altman’s film Streamers (1983). He went on to play lead roles in several high-profile films throughout the 1980s, including
Matthew_Modine
English actor
appeared and performed in shows such as Happy Valley (TV series), Trial & Retribution (TV series), Merlin (TV series), The Borgias (TV series) Vera, Rumble
Steven_Hartley
Irish footballer (born 1971)
2011. Moore, Glenn (14 April 1995). "Keane to feel the full force of FA retribution". The Independent. Retrieved 20 January 2011. "Keane hit with fine after
Roy_Keane
British actress (born 1970)
Centre, Duff made her first television appearance in ITV drama Trial & Retribution as Cathy Gillingham for two episodes in 1997. She later made appearances
Anne-Marie_Duff
1994 American TV series or program
(September 10, 1994) Well Bargained and Done Warriors of Light and Steel Retribution Trade Secrets No Guts, No Galaxy (note: clip show) Protect and Survive
BattleTech: The Animated Series
BattleTech:_The_Animated_Series
Spanish actor (born 1971)
Galicia and nationally for playing characters such as Diego Murquía / Adrián Vera Celande in historical drama Gran Hotel. He played the role of Andrés "Berlin"
Pedro_Alonso
Scottish actress (born 1975)
Laura Fraser (born 24 July 1975) is a Scottish actress. She has played Door in the urban fantasy series Neverwhere (1996), Kate in the film A Knight's
Laura_Fraser
Division of Sony Interactive Entertainment
PlayStation Studios (formerly SCE Worldwide Studios and SIE Worldwide Studios) is a division of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) that oversees the
PlayStation_Studios
Greek urban guerrilla organization (1975–2002)
and other foreign diplomats and military personnel, particularly in retribution against the United States for its support of the coup d'état and the
Revolutionary Organization 17 November
Revolutionary_Organization_17_November
Political party in the United States
2024 campaign, Trump has ramped up his combative rhetoric with talk of retribution against his enemies. He recently joked about the hammer attack on Paul
Republican Party (United States)
Republican_Party_(United_States)
Sony discounted video game reprint brand
since PlayStation 2—on their box art, as well as red-colored cases on PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation
PlayStation_Hits
Cast of American crime drama TV series
cousin. In "The Test Dream", Phil and Billy Leotardo kill Angelo in retribution for Peeps' death. This drives Blundetto into a rage, and he tracks down
List of The Sopranos characters
List_of_The_Sopranos_characters
2016 video game
"Jackal", that they can customize as well as a central hub ship named Retribution. Infinite Warfare's announcement trailer was noted for its strong negative
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Call_of_Duty:_Infinite_Warfare
Season of television series
television, and animation at Marvel Studios, said the studio believed they could "play it loose" with the history of Daredevil, wanting to keep Cox and Vincent
Daredevil: Born Again season 1
Daredevil:_Born_Again_season_1
British actress (born 1988)
in the 2011 television series Camelot, one of three different roles she played in TV series connected with Arthurian legends. Egerton was born on 26 November
Tamsin_Egerton
2022–24 adaptation of Homer's ''Odyssey''
to fight back, striking Poseidon with the might of six hundred men as retribution for his six hundred dead comrades. Poseidon tells Odysseus that opening
Epic:_The_Musical
computerandvideogames.com. 28 May 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014. Dead to Rights: Retribution - PlayStation 3 Archived 2010-05-23 at the Wayback Machine. IGN (2010-05-15)
List of PlayStation 3 games (D–I)
List_of_PlayStation_3_games_(D–I)
U.S. state
Removal Act, which was used to facilitate the Trail of Tears. Fearing retribution, Indian Agents all over the eastern U.S. tried to convince all Indigenous
Texas
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Arabic, Muslim
Servant of the Revenger; Slave of Him who Punishes Wrongdoings and Seizes Retribution
Girl/Female
Tamil
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Retribution
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Male
Hebrew
(ש×ַלּוּ×) Hebrew name SHALLUWM means "retribution." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the husband of Huldah the prophetess.
Biblical
peace; tied; chained; perfection; retribution
Biblical
peace; perfection; retribution
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Servant of the Revenger; Slave of Him who Punishes Wrongdoings and Seizes Retribution
Boy/Male
Indian
The Lord of retribution, The avenger
Female
Greek
(ÎÎμεσις) Greek name NEMESIS means "retribution; righteous anger." In mythology, this is the name of the goddess of justice and vengeance.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Peace, perfection, retribution.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from an agent derivative of Middle English pleyen ‘to play’, hence an occupational name for an actor or musician or a nickname for a successful competitor in contests of athletic or sporting prowess.
Boy/Male
Australian, Biblical, Christian, Hebrew
Perfect; Agreeable; Retribution
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a player on the lute, Middle English lutar, an agent derivative of lute.English : metonymic occupational name for an otter hunter, from Old French loutre ‘otter’.Dutch : variant of Luther 1.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Norfolk)
English (mainly Norfolk) : habitational name from a place in Suffolk, so called from Old English plæga, plega ‘sport’, ‘play’ + ford ‘ford’.
Boy/Male
Muslim
The Lord of retribution, The avenger
Female
Greek
(ΜÎγαιÏα) Greek name MEGAIRA means "grudge." In mythology, this is the name of one of the Furies (Erinyes). Virgil named two others: Alekto "unceasing" and Tisiphone "murder-retribution."
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Slave of him who punishes wrongdoings and seizes retribution
Female
Greek
(Ἀληκτώ) Greek name ALEKTO means "unceasing." In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the Furies (Gr. Erinyes, Eumenides). Virgil named two others: Megaira "grudge," and Tisiphone "murder-retribution."
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Shalluwm, SHALLUM means "retribution." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the husband of Huldah the prophetess.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Retribution
Boy/Male
Biblical
Peace, tied, chained, perfection, retribution.
RETRIBUTION PLAY
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Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
To Pure; Pure
Girl/Female
Tamil
Lady
Male
Irish
Variant spelling of Irish Gaelic Eighneachan, possibly EIGHNACHAN means "man of force."Â
Boy/Male
Australian, Hindu, Indian
Love
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Mother of God; Mother of Famous Vardhamana Mahavira
Boy/Male
Sikh
Bravely upholding the truth, Achiever
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Middle English gorrell ‘fat man’ (from Old French gorel ‘pig’).English : from the Old English personal name GÄrwulf, composed of the elements gÄr ‘spear’ + wulf ‘wolf’.English : habitational name from any of various places named with Old English gor ‘dirt’, ‘mud’ + wella ‘spring’, ‘stream’, such as Gorwell in Essex and Dorset, or Gorrell in Devon.
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Australian, Danish, French, German, Hebrew, Latin
Bitterness; Star of the Sea
Girl/Female
Tamil
Being near, The Lord Saibaba message
Female
Hebrew
(זָרָה) Hebrew name ZARA means "stranger." Compare with another form of Zara.
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n.
Specifically, reward and punishment, as distributed at the general judgment.
n.
The inflicting of retributive punishment; satisfaction taken.
v. t.
To inflict, as a retribution; to requite.
n.
That which is ascribed or attributed.
n.
Avengement; penal retribution; vengeance.
n.
Special dispensation; communication of divine favor and goodness, or, more usually, of divine wrath and vengeance; retributive calamity; retribution; judgment.
n.
The goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance.
n.
The act of attributing or ascribing, as a quality, character, or function, to a thing or person, an effect to a cause.
n.
That which is given in repayment or compensation; return suitable to the merits or deserts of, as an action; commonly, condign punishment for evil or wrong.
n.
Punishment inflicted in return for an injury or an offense; retribution; -- often, in a bad sense, passionate or unrestrained revenge.
a.
Alt. of Retributory
a.
Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts.
n.
One who makes retribution.
n.
The act of retributing; repayment.
a.
Vindictive; retributive; revengeful.
n.
Recompense; atonement; retribution.
n.
Penal retribution; punishment for crime or offense; the suffering in person or property which is annexed by law or judicial decision to the commission of a crime, offense, or trespass.
n.
A penalty inflicted by a court of justice on a convicted offender as a just retribution, and incidentally for the purposes of reformation and prevention.