Meaning Of The Word Lex talionis

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Lex talionis Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Lex talionis?

lex talionis in British English
the law of retaliation
noun: the law of revenge or retaliation
noun: the principle or law of retaliation that a punishment inflicted should correspond in degree and kind to the offense of the wrongdoer, as an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth; retributive justice

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