Definition of Retributory

Adjective: retributory ri'tri-byu,to-ree [N. Amer], ri'tri-byÃ»-t(u-)ree [Brit]

Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
"retributory justice demands an eye for an eye";
- retaliatory, relatiative, retributive, vindicatory, retaliative
Given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
"retributory justice";
- retributive, vindicatory