Category:Retribute

Re*trib"ute, v. t. Etym: [l. retributus, p. p. ofretribuere to Retribute; pref re- + tribuere to bestow, assign, pay. See tribute.]

Defn: to pay back; to give in return, as payment, reward, or Punishment; to requite; as, to retribute one for his kindness; to Retribute just punishment to a criminal. [obs. or r.] Locke.