lex talionis
Latin noun phrase
lex ta·li·o·nis
leks-ˌtä-lē-ˈō-nis 
: law of retribution in kind : an eye for an eye
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“Lex talionis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lex%20talionis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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