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Meanings of the law of retaliation in inglês

russo
принцип талиона
português
lei do talião
espanhol
ley de talion
catalão
llei del talió

Principle that a person who has injured another person is to be penalized to a similar degree, and the person inflicting such punishment should be the injured party.

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      Usage of the law of retaliation in inglês
      1
      There is reference to ancient Babylon's punishment, and the law of retaliation.
      Notes on the Apocalypse
      2
      Ever since her race has been kneading cement, she has known the law of retaliation.
      The Mason-Bees
      3
      Does not the law of retaliation permit me to do to Brunswick what he wanted to do to my capital?
      World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France
      4
      I simply exercise against them the law of retaliation, treating them as they would have treated me in the council of the Queen-mother.
      Cinq Mars — Volume 2
      5
      The execution of this judgment will be the just application of the law of retaliation between the minister and the princess.
      Malayan Literature: Comprising Romantic Tales, Epic Poetry and R...
      6
      The other verses abrogated relate to the Ramazán fast, to Jihád, the law of retaliation, and other matters of social interest.
      The Faith of Islam