Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence below.

after the ceo was found guilty in court, he had to pay retribution to his customers. (retribution is underlined)

a. a reward given out of respect
b. a charitable donation
c. fees for services
d. compensation punishment

The answer is:  [D]:  "compensation punishment" .

Explanation:

Note the following:

1) CEO found guilty in court;

2) had to pay (retribution) to customers.

Choice [A]:  "a reward given out of respect" — seems inconsistent with what a CEO, after having been found guilty in court, would have to pay his customers.

Choice [B]:  "a charitable contribution"— same as above - seems inconsistent, and especially unlikely since the CEO had to 'pay retribution to his customers —inconsistent with this answer choice: "a charitable contribution" .

Choice [C]: "fees for services" — seems inconsistent or irrelevant to what a CEO would have to pay to customers after the CEO was found guilty in court.

So, we are left with:

Choice:  [D]: "compensation punishment".

This is consistent with what a CEO would, after having been found guilty in court, have to pay to his customers.

So;  the correct answer is:  [D]:  "compensation punishment" .

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