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Meaning of retributivism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A philosophy of law, stating that criminals should be punished (retribution) for the harm they have caused.

uncountable

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

retributivist Retributory retributress Retried retrier Retries