retaliatory Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
retributory; retributive; relatiative; vindicatory.
- retributive justice demands an eye for an eye
WordNet
Re*tal"i*a*to*ry adjective
Definitions
Tending to, or involving, retaliation; retaliative; as retaliatory measures.