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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-trib-yuh-tuh-viz-uh m]
- /rɪˈtrɪb yə təˌvɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-trib-yuh-tuh-viz-uh m]
- /rɪˈtrɪb yə təˌvɪz əm/
Definition of retributivism word
- noun retributivism a policy or theory of criminal justice that advocates the punishment of criminals in retribution for the harm they have inflicted. 1
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Origin of retributivism
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70; retributive + -ism
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Parts of speech for Retributivism
noun
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retributivism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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