See Also: retribution(dictionary)
retribution(dictionary)
RETRIBUTION(law)

RETRIBUTION (law)


RETRIBUTION. 1. That which is given to another to recompense him for what has been received from him; as a rent for the hire of a house. 2. A salary has been received from him; as a rent for the hire of a house. 2. A salary paid to a person for his services. 3. The distribution of rewards and paid to a person for his services. 3. The distribution of rewards and punishments. punishments.





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the act of taking revenge upon a criminal perpetrator. Also, the most punishment oriented of all sentencing goals, and one which claims that we are justified in punishing because offenders deserve it.