2. (Fort.)
Defn: A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation.
Syn.
— Lessening; curtailment; diminution; reduction; abridgment.
RETRIAL
Re*tri"al, n.
Defn: A secdond trial, experiment, or test; a second judicial trial, as of an accused person.
RETRIBUTE Re*trib"ute, v. t. Etym: [L. retributus, p. p. ofretribuere to retribute; pref re- + tribuere to bestow, assign, pay. See Tribute.]
Defn: To pay back; to give in return, as payment, reward, or punishment; to requite; as, to retribute one for his kindness; to retribute just punishment to a criminal. [Obs. or R.] Locke.
RETRIBUTER
Re*trib"u*ter, n.
Defn: One who makes retribution.
RETRIBUTION
Ret`ri*bu"tion, n. Etym: [L. retributio: cf. F. rétribution.]