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re·tribu·tivism

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  1. retributivismnoun

    A philosophy of law that criminals should be punished (retribution) for the harm they have caused.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of retributivism in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of retributivism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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