1. (n.) The act of retributing; repayment.

2. (n.) 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.

3. (n.) Specifically, reward and punishment, as distributed at the general judgment.

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