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retributory, a.|rɪˈtrɪbjʊtərɪ|
Also -ary.
[f. as retribute v. + -ory. Cf. obs. F. retributoire, Sp. retributorio.]
Involving, producing, or characterized by retribution or recompense.
1612–5Bp. Hall Contempl., O.T. xvii. vi, A price, not counteruailable to what hee seekes, but retributorie to him of whom hee seekes. a1656― Rem. Wks. (1660) 183 Neither is it the pleasure of the Almighty to deferr the retributory comforts of his mourners till another World. 1748Richardson Clarissa (1811) VIII. 256, I have already begun my retributory purposes. 1771Pennant Tour in Scot. (1774) 86 That sect, which in their prosperity shewed no mercy, now met with retributory vengeance. 1837De Quincey Rev. Tartars Wks. 1854 IV. 171 The price exacted by a retributary Providence for their vindictive cruelty. 1890æ. Prince Of Joyous Gard ii. 415 Loud calling for retributory knight To quell the raging wrongs. |