Definition for RE-TRIB'UTE

RE-TRIB'UTE, v.t. [Fr. retribuer; L. retribuo; re and tribuo, to give or bestow.]

To pay back; to make payment, compensation or reward in return; as, to retribute one for his kindness; to retribute to a criminal what is proportionate to his offense. – Locke.

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