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RETALIATION

\ɹɪtˌalɪˈe͡ɪʃən], \ɹɪtˌalɪˈe‍ɪʃən], \ɹ_ɪ_t_ˌa_l_ɪ__ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of RETALIATION

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Act of retaliating: the return of like for like: retribution.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

The return of like for like; requital of evil; at one time, return of good for good.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

n. Act of returning like for like; requital; repayment; retribution; punishment.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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