eye for an eye

The phrase "eye for an eye" is a principle or concept generally associated with retributive justice. It refers to the idea that a punishment or act of revenge should be commensurate and equal to the harm or wrongdoing inflicted upon someone else. In simpler terms, this phrase suggests that the punishment for a crime or offense should match the severity of the crime itself. It embodies the belief that justice is served when the punishment fits the crime, seeking to establish a sense of fairness and deterrence by inflicting proportional suffering on the perpetrator.