Answer :
Answer:
The correct answer is "2".
Explanation:
Retribution is a word that could have positive or negative implications depending on the situation at which is used. The example "The court decided that the sentence was fair retribution for the crime committed", gives a situation with negative connotations because it deals with a person receiving a fair retribution for the crime committed. The negative connotations are in accordance with the second definition of "retribution", which applies particularly for punishment.