retributive (Meaning)

Wordnet

retributive (s)

of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts

Webster

Alt. of Retributory

The retributive justice system seeks to punish offenders in accordance with the severity of their crimes.
Retributive motives often underlie acts of revenge or retaliation.
Retributive laws serve to deter future criminal behavior by imposing consequences on wrongdoers.
The retributive approach to punishment focuses on retribution and retribution, rather than rehabilitation.
Retributive sentences aim to punish offenders for their actions and protect society from further harm.
Some people argue that retributive justice is more effective than restorative justice in preventing crime.
The retributive perspective on punishment emphasizes the concept of "an eye for an eye."
Retributive measures can include imprisonment, fines, or other forms of punishment.
The retributive theory of punishment is based on the belief that criminals deserve to suffer for their crimes.
Retributive justice systems can lead to high rates of recidivism and perpetuate cycles of violence.

of or relating to or having the nature of retribution, given or inflicted in requital according to merits or desertsAlt. of Retributory

disciplinary, retributory, penal, revengeful,retaliatory, punitive, correcting, chastening, wrathful, vengeful

nonpunitive, nonpunitive, compensatory,compensatory, vindicating,exculpatory, vindicating, exculpatory, condoning, pardoning

The retributive justice system seeks to punish offenders in accordance with the severity of their crimes.

Retributive motives often underlie acts of revenge or retaliation.

Retributive laws serve to deter future criminal behavior by imposing consequences on wrongdoers.

The retributive approach to punishment focuses on retribution and retribution, rather than rehabilitation.