talión

Noun masculine C1 #72245 most common

Translations

  1. retribution
  2. law of retaliation

Refers to the principle of 'an eye for an eye'.

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Example Sentences

Según la ley del talión, el castigo debe ser equivalente al daño causado.

According to the law of retribution, the punishment must be equivalent to the harm caused.

El principio del talión, que busca una justicia proporcional, ha sido debatido en muchas culturas a lo largo de la historia.

The principle of retribution, which seeks proportional justice, has been debated in many cultures throughout history.

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