Retributory

/ˈrɛtrɪbjuːtəri/

/ˈrɛtrɪˌbjuːtɔri/

Translation of "retributory" into Russian

Adjective

/ˈrɛtrɪbjuːtəri/

/ˈrɛtrɪˌbjuːtɔri/

retributory

more retributory Comp.

most retributory Super.

The retributory measures were deemed necessary by the authorities.

Карательные меры были признаны необходимыми властями.

Adjective

/ˈrɛtrɪbjuːtəri/

/ˈrɛtrɪˌbjuːtɔri/

Relating to or involving retribution; serving as a form of punishment or vengeance.

The retributory measures taken by the government were intended to deter future crimes.

Given or inflicted as recompense or repayment, whether punishment or reward.

Some cultures believed that misfortune was a retributory consequence of past misdeeds, while prosperity was a retributory reward for virtue.