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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
RETRIBU'TION, n.
The act of retributing; repayment.
In good offices and due retributions, we may not be pinching and niggardly. Bp. Hall. That which is given in repayment or
compensation; return suitable to the merits or deserts of, as an
action; commonly, condign punishment for evil or wrong.
All who have their reward on earth, . . . Specifically, reward and punishment, as
distributed at the general judgment.
It is a strong argument for a state of retribution hereafter, that in this world virtuous persons are very often unfortunate, and vicious persons prosperous. Addison. Syn. -- Repayment; requital; recompense; payment; retaliation. | ||||||||