retribution

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English word retribution comes from Latin tribuo, and later Latin retribuo (I give back, return or repay (money). I recompense.)

tribuo (Latin)

(transitive) I grant, bestow.. (transitive) I yield, give up, concede, allow.

I give back, return or repay (money). I recompense.

retribution (English)

Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

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