- retributivist
- 1. adjectiveRelating to the philosophy of law of retributivism.2. nounA person who holds to retributivism.
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retributivism — retributivist, adj. /ri trib yeuh teuh viz euhm/, n. a policy or theory of criminal justice that advocates the punishment of criminals in retribution for the harm they have inflicted. [1965 70; RETRIBUTIVE + ISM] * * * … Universalium
retributivism — retributivist, adj. /ri trib yeuh teuh viz euhm/, n. a policy or theory of criminal justice that advocates the punishment of criminals in retribution for the harm they have inflicted. [1965 70; RETRIBUTIVE + ISM] … Useful english dictionary
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Retributive justice — is a theory of justice that considers that proportionate punishment is a morally acceptable response to crime, with an eye to the satisfaction and psychological benefits it can bestow to the aggrieved party and its intimates.DefinitionIn ethics… … Wikipedia
Anarchy, State, and Utopia — is a work of political philosophy written by Robert Nozick in 1974. This libertarian book was the winner of the 1975 National Book Award. It has been translated into 11 languages and was named one of the 100 most influential books since the war… … Wikipedia
Robert Blecker Wants Me Dead — is an independent theatrical documentary film about retributivist death penalty advocate Robert Blecker [ [http://www.nyls.edu/pages/347.asp Robert Blecker New York Law School faculty bio] ] and his relationship with Daryl Holton, a death row… … Wikipedia
retributivism — noun A philosophy of law that criminals should be punished (retribution) for the harm they have caused. See Also: retributivist … Wiktionary
re|trib|u|tiv|ist — «rih TRIHB yuh tuh vihst», adjective. of or characterized by retributivism: »retributivist theories of punishment … Useful english dictionary
