an eye for an eye
US /ən aɪ fɔr ən aɪ/
UK /ən aɪ fɔr ən aɪ/
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oog om oog, vergeldingsprincipe
a principle of retributive justice in which punishment inflicted should be equivalent in degree and kind to the offense
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Some believe that an eye for an eye is the only way to achieve true justice.
Sommigen geloven dat oog om oog de enige manier is om ware gerechtigheid te bereiken.
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The old law of an eye for an eye often leads to endless cycles of revenge.
De oude wet van oog om oog leidt vaak tot eindeloze cycli van wraak.