What is another word for agency of retribution?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪd͡ʒənsi ɒv ɹˌɛtɹɪbjˈuːʃən] (IPA) 
Agency of retribution refers to a governing body or organization responsible for dispensing punishment or revenge against individuals or groups who have committed wrongdoing. Synonyms for this term include punishment agency, vengeful force, punitive mechanism, retaliatory authority, revenge administration, and corrective body. These terms emphasize the agency's capacity for retribution and suggest that it serves as a form of retributive justice. Whether an agency of retribution takes the form of a legal system or a vigilante group, its purpose is to hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions, often with the goal of deterring future wrongdoing and maintaining social order.
