What is an example of retribution?
Retribution is the act of taking revenge. If you pull a prank on someone, expect retribution. Retribution comes from the Latin for giving back what's due, either reward or punishment. But when we talk about retribution, we only talk about punishment. The old punishment code of "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth," is an example of retribution.
What is retribution in the Bible?
retribution - the act of correcting for your wrongdoing. 3. retribution - the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life; "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord"--Romans 12:19; "For vengeance I would do nothing.
What is the difference between restitution and economic retribution?
Restitution and economic retribution are two different things. Restitution is the act of compensating someone for an injury or a loss as the result of another person’s actions. For instance, if someone steals $7,000 from his employer, the court may order a payment of $7,000 in restitution as a sort of apology and a way to make things right.