Which Latin phrase expresses the legal philosophy of an eye for an eye? a. Lex talionis b. Mens rea c. Actus reus d. Sui generis

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Answer:

A. Lex Talionis

Explanation:

The retributive theory of punishment is most often associated with the notion of “eye for and eye” justice, where the imposed punishment is equal to the harm done. The Latin expression for this is lex talionis, which literally means “law of retaliation”.