lex talionis

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A singular example of the lex talionis occurred among the natives at this place.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 432 Volume 17, New Series, April 10, 1852 by Chambers, Robert

There is in every human breast a strong sense of what the learned call lex talionis, and children tit for tat.

From Moral Philosophy by Rickaby, Joseph , S. J.

The lex talionis has no place in Christmas giving.

From A Little Book for Christmas by Brady, Cyrus Townsend

And there is something just in this lex talionis.

From International Weekly Miscellany — Volume 1, No. 2, July 8, 1850 by Various

Character of early, 30; lex talionis, 30; legal codes, 30–31 Legend-s.

From Myths and Legends of China by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)