Lex talionis is the idea that:
A) punishment should reflect the seriousness of the crime but does not necessarily resemble the crime.
B) the punishment should match the crime in kind,that justice demands "an eye for an eye,a life for a life."
C) capital punishment is contrary to justice.
D) punishment should reflect the just character of society.
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