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Lex Talionis (Jewish Law)

The principle of proportional retribution ('an eye for an eye') in Biblical and Talmudic law, interpreted by the rabbinical tradition as requiring monetary compensation rather than literal physical retaliation.

Etymology: Latin 'lex talionis' (law of retaliation), from 'talio' (like for like) · Category: Jewish Law · Source: Exodus 21:24; Talmud, Bava Kamma 83b-84a
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