The Principle,which Argues That Wrongs Should Be Compensated in Proportion

question 68

Multiple Choice

The principle,which argues that wrongs should be compensated in proportion to the offense suffered is called

• A) compensatory justice.
• B) retributive justice.
• C) relevant justice.
• D) distributive justice.
• E) punitive justice.

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