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“Principle of punitive justice” in Japanese

Short answer
応報主義 ouhoushugi ouhoushugi

Principle of punitive justice in Japanese is “応報主義” (ouhoushugi). Full meaning: retributivism, retributive justice, principle of punitive justice, belief that crimes deserve suitable punishment.

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