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Definition of: retribution
(ret′rə·by′shən) noun
1. The act of requiting; impartial infliction of punishment.
2. That which is done or given in requital.
3. A reward or (especially) a punishment. See synonyms under RECOMPENSE, REVENGE. [<OF <L retributio, -onis <retributus, pp. of retribuere pay back <re- back + tribuere pay]
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