retributive

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/ɹɪˈtɹɪ.bjʊ.tɪv/

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/ɹɪˈtɹɪ.bjʊ.tɪv/ · /ɹəˈtɹɪb.jə.tɪv/

Definition of retributive

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adj

Relating to retribution; retaliatory.

“Their goal is retributive: to exact a price from Palestinian civilians (and in some cases left-wing Israeli Jews, Christians, and Israeli security forces) for actions Israeli authorities take against the settlers, usually building enforcement in illegally built settlements.”

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