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Meanings of the law of retaliation in английском

русский
принцип талиона
португальский
lei do talião
испанский
ley de talion
каталонский
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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принцип талиона
Usage of the law of retaliation in английском
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