“The judge handed down a retributory sentence, ensuring that justice was served.”

“In the principles of justice, the concept of retributory justice is important to the victims and the society.”

“This doctrine has always appeared to me to present a theory of retributory compensation which is very acceptable.”

“It is often supposed that Americans' retributive streak is linked to their greater religiosity.”

“When Indra slays Vrita, Brahmahatya, a terrible retributive apparition, like the Erinyes or Furies of Greek myth, pursues him.”

“By contrast, the retributive theory places strict limits on the allowable punishment.”