• (n.) Retaliation.
principle developed in early Babylonian law and present in both biblical and early Roman law that criminals should receive as punishment precisely ... [6 related articles]
The principle of retribution in intrapsychic behaviour. ... Origin: Welsh tal, compensation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Ta'li·on noun [ French, from Latin talio , perhaps from talis such. Confer Retaliation .] Retaliation. [ R.] Holinshed. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: tal′ē-on, tal′yŭn Definitions: 1. The principle of retribution in intrapsychic behavior.