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retribution definition

ret·ri·bu·tion (re′trə byo̵̅o̅′s̸hən)

noun

punishment for evil done or reward for good done; requital

Etymology: ME retribucioun < OFr retribution < LL(Ec) retributio < L retributus, pp. of retribuere, to repay < re-, back + tribuere, to pay: see tribute

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