retributionism

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noun

The belief that there must be retribution (vengeance, punishment) for transgressions.

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Meanings

nounretributionism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe belief that there must be retribution (vengeance, punishment) for transgressions.

Origin

From retribution + -ism.

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APA

retributionism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retributionism

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“retributionism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retributionism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retributionism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retributionism.

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