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an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth

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used to refer to the belief that retaliation in kind is the appropriate way to deal with an offence or crime

This expression refers to the law of retribution as set out in the Old Testament (Exodus 21 : 24) known as lex talionis. used to refer to the belief that retaliation in kind is the

Word	an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
Description	used to refer to the belief that retaliation in kind is the appropriate way to deal with an offence or crime This expression refers to the law of retribution as set out in the Old Testament (Exodus 21 : 24) known as lex talionis. used to refer to the belief that retaliation in kind is the

Eye Tooth Refer Belief Retaliation Kind Deal Offence