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单词 retributivist
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Definition of retributivist in English:

retributivist

noun rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪvɪst

  • A believer in or advocate of retributive justice, especially in punishment for wrong or illegal acts.

adjective rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪvɪst

  • Of or relating to retributivism; characterized by advocacy of retributive justice, especially punishment for wrong or illegal acts.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in Mind. From retributive + -ist.

Definition of retributivist in US English:

retributivist

nounrɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪvɪst

  • A believer in or advocate of retributive justice, especially in punishment for wrong or illegal acts.

adjectiverɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪvɪst

  • Of or relating to retributivism; characterized by advocacy of retributive justice, especially punishment for wrong or illegal acts.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in Mind. From retributive + -ist.
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