Dictionary
 Open and Collaborative
 Home page

Meaning of ojo por ojo diente por dienteñ




Jimeno Álvarez

ojo por ojo diente por dienteñ
  25

eye for an eye tooth for dienten = eye for an eye tooth for dienteEl term law of talion (latin: lex talionis) refers to a legal principle of retributive justice in which the standard imposed a punishment that was identified with the crime committed. The term "talion" derives from the Latin word "talis" or "tale" it means identical or similar, so that it does not refer to an equivalent penalty but an identical penalty. The best-known expression of the law of retaliation is "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth" appeared in the old testament exodus.Historically, constitutes the first attempt to establish a proportionality between damage taken in a crime and damage in the punishment, thus being the first limit to revenge.

  



  ADD NEW MEANING  




       

          


This website uses your own and third party cookies to optimize your navigation, adapt to your preferences and perform analytical work. As we continue to navigate, we understand that you accept our Cookies Policies