VINDICATORY
\vˈɪndɪkətəɹˌi], \vˈɪndɪkətəɹˌi], \v_ˈɪ_n_d_ɪ_k_ə_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi]\
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providing justification
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given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice"
By Princeton University
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providing justification
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given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts.
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Tending or serving to vindicate or justify; justificatory; vindicative.
By Oddity Software
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Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts.
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Tending or serving to vindicate or justify; justificatory; vindicative.
By Noah Webster.
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Tending to vindicate: inflicting punishment.
By Daniel Lyons
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.