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talion Definition

tali·on (tal′ē ən)

noun

punishment that exacts a penalty corresponding in kind to the crime

Etymology: ME talioun < MFr talion < L talio (gen. talionis) < talis, such: see that

Browse dictionary entries near talion

  1. ‹ Talien
  2. ‹ Taliban
  3. ‹ tali
  4. ‹ taleteller
  5. ‹ talesman
  6. ‹ tales
  7. ‹ taler
  8. ‹ talented
  9. ‹ talent scout
  10. ‹ talent
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  6. talk about ›
  7. talk back ›
  8. talk battery ›
  9. talk big ›
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