Assertion: vengeance | /r/HasProperty | lawful
Facets:
value: so far as it tends
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: If, however, the avenger's intention be directed chiefly to some good, to be obtained by means of the punishment of the person who has sinned (for instance that the sinner may amend, or at least that he may be restrained and others be not disturbed, that justice may be upheld, and God honored), then vengeance may be lawful, provided other due circumstances be observed.
text: I answer that, Vengeance is lawful and virtuous so far as it tends to the prevention of evil.