v. t. [ L. retributus, p. p. ofretribuere to retribute; pref re- + tribuere to bestow, assign, pay. See Tribute. ] To pay back; to give in return, as payment, reward, or punishment; to requite;
n. One who makes retribution. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
We attribute nothing to God that hath any repugnancy or contradiction in it. Abp. Tillotson. [ 1913 Webster ]
The merit of service is seldom attributed to the true and exact performer. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. attributum. ]
But mercy is above this sceptered away; . . .
It is an attribute to God himself. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]