Frequently with capital initial. In some religions: the evaluation of human moral worth and consequent determination of reward and punishment by…

A heavy affliction, blow, or trial, regarded as an instance of divine dispensation; retributive punishment operating by this means.

the final judgement of humankind by God after the resurrection of the dead (cf. the general resurrection at resurrection, n. 2); = judgement, n. 12.

The action of chasten, v.1; disciplinary punishment, chastisement, correction; subduing of excess or intensity.

The infliction of a penalty or sanction in retribution for an offence or transgression; (also) that which is inflicted as a penalty; a sanction…