lex talionis

Example Sentences

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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

The reader will remember how, partly inspired by his affection for Robert Grace, and partly by resentment over a small office, Franklin applied the sharp edge of the lex talionis to Jemmy Read.

From Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings by Bruce, Wiliam Cabell

According to the very lex talionis, he has had what he deserves.

From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 by Various

The lex talionis was the custom of the hour.

From The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse by Reid, Mayne

"There is no law in this country but one, the lex talionis, while you and I are responsible for the lives of all these about us," said Maxwell.

From The League of the Leopard by Bindloss, Harold