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French word talion comes from Latin talea, Proto-Indo-European *-h₂, and later Proto-Indo-European *só (That. This.)
talea (Latin)
(by extension) A scion, twig, sprig.. A cutting, set or layer for planting.. A long or slender piece of wood or metal; rod, stick, stake, bar.
*-h₂ (Proto-Indo-European)
Creates collective nouns, which refer to groups or sets of things.
*só (Proto-Indo-European)
That. This.
talis (Latin)
Distinguished; so great; so excellent. Such.
talio (Latin)
I cut. I prune (cut a shoot) A punishment equal to the injury sustained; retaliation.
talion (Middle French)
Punishment consisting of the offender having done to him or her what he or she has done to the victim.
talion (French)
Retaliation.