ret·ri·bu·tion 
/ˌrɛtrəˈbju:ʃən/ noun
/ˌrɛtrəˈbju:ʃən/ noun [noncount] formal : punishment for doing something wrong
▪ The killer acted without fear of retribution. ▪ divine retribution [=punishment by God] — often + for ▪ They are seeking retribution for the killings.
▪ The killer acted without fear of retribution. ▪ divine retribution [=punishment by God] — often + for ▪ They are seeking retribution for the killings.
— re·trib·u·tive /rɪˈtrɪbjətɪv/ adjective
▪ retributive justice
/rɪˈtrɪbjətɪv/ adjective ▪ retributive justice
