Definition of 応報刑主義 (おうほうけいしゅぎ)

noun
retributivism, retributive justice, principle of punitive justice, belief that crimes deserve suitable punishment
See also:応報刑論
Related Kanji
apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept
report, news, reward, retribution
punish, penalty, sentence, punishment
lord, chief, master, main thing, principal
righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning