Retaliatory Act
/rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) An action taken in response to a perceived wrong or injury, often to punish or deter the original offender.
The company filed a lawsuit as a retaliatory act against the whistleblower.
- (n.) An act by a state to respond to another state's unfriendly or illegal actions, typically in international law contexts.
The government imposed sanctions as a retaliatory act following the trade embargos.
Forms
- retaliatory acts
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Commentary
Retaliatory acts often carry legal significance based on context; in employment law, they relate to anti-retaliation protections, while in international law, they can justify countermeasures.
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