retributive
adjective formal uk/rɪˈtrɪb.jə.tɪv/ us/rɪˈtrɪb.jə.t̬ɪv/ (formal retributory)
与应得的严惩相关的，涉及应得的严惩的
relating to, or intended to be, deserved and severe punishment
retributive action/justice 惩罚性措施，惩罚式正义
There is speculation that his killing might have been retributive. 有人推测他或许会因谋杀而受到严惩。
They did not seek harsh retributory sentences for the protesters once order had been restored.
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- He believes in retributive justice: punishment for its own sake.
- Is the punishment meant to be retributive, or reformative?
- Americans became the targets of retributive attacks.
- An investigation into a political enemy might be interpreted as retributive.